Pentagon Shake-Up: Top General Asked to Step Down

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation of General Randy George, the Army's chief of staff since August 2023, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. This move marks over a dozen top military officials removed by Hegseth since last year. The news was initially reported by CBS News.

In a significant military shake-up, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested that General Randy George step down from his role as the Army's chief of staff. The decision comes as the U.S. continues its conflict with Iran, heightening military tensions.

According to a Pentagon official who spoke under anonymity, George has been asked to take early retirement, a decision reportedly marking a continuation of Hegseth's trend of removing top military personnel. George has served in his current post since August 2023.

This move is part of a pattern, with more than a dozen high-ranking officials facing similar ousters since Hegseth assumed office last year. CBS News was the first to break the story of George's ouster, highlighting the ongoing internal changes within the Pentagon.

(With inputs from agencies.)