US General Sylvia Dismissed Over Allegations of Leaking Classified Information

The Pentagon has dismissed US General Brett Sylvia, who served as Director of the Joint Staff's Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate, on allegations of leaking classified information concerning the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the media. Sylvia, whose duties were terminated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly failed three polygraph tests.

General Brett Sylvia, dismissed upon the instructions of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, held a high-level planning position responsible for coordinating military plans for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the presidency. A Pentagon official speaking on condition of anonymity stated that Sylvia was under investigation for allegedly sharing classified documents related to the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war with journalists.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced via social media that necessary personnel steps had been taken to protect sensitive information and stated that the matter had been referred to the Department of Justice for potential legal steps. Meanwhile, the Joint Chiefs of Staff later withdrew a previous day's statement thanking Sylvia for his 32 years of service, noting that the situation was being examined in all its aspects.

Evaluating the issue, US President Donald Trump stated that they are cracking down on leakers and that Sylvia will have big problems. No immediate response to the allegations came from Sylvia's camp. Throughout his career, Sylvia had commanded the 101st Airborne Division and been awarded six Bronze Star Medals and a Purple Heart medal.