Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over what official says were leaks to media

TL;DR

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner.
Sylvia is accused of misconduct for allegedly leaking classified information about the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars.
An official stated Sylvia failed three polygraph tests regarding sharing classified information with the press.
The case has been referred to the Department of Justice for potential legal action.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed personnel action was taken to protect sensitive information.
Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff and was coordinating the Iran battle plan.
This is the second general removed from a "J5" post during Hegseth's tenure.

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