US Navy secretary abruptly ‘departing’ amid Iran blockade
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-04-23 08:09 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down in an abrupt move announced by the Pentagon without any public explanation or indication that his exit was linked to the naval blockade of Iran.
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