Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusThursday 02 April 2026 22:31 BSTPete Hegseth continues US attacks on allies refusing to help in Iran warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and immediately retire.The request for Gen. George's retirement comes amid the ongoing Iran war.A senior Pentagon official told CBS News that the leadership change was necessary, stating, 'it was time for a leadership change in the Army.'Gen. Randy George is currently the Army's most senior general.This reported leadership shake-up follows President Trump's recent insistence that the Iran war was nearing its end.In fullPentagon chief Pete Hegseth reportedly removes top uniformed officer from Army as US wages war in IranThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in