Why US army chief General Randy George has been fired amid Iran war
US Army Chief General Randy George has been fired by the Department of War chief, Pete Hegseth, amid the ongoing Iran war. General George's removal is seen as part of the Trump administration's purge of top military officials, with possible reasons including his close ties to Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin during the Biden administration.
The US Army's top general, Randy George, has stepped down after being asked to retire by the Department of War chief. This move comes amid the ongoing Iran war, with the US partially destroying Iran's B1 bridge. General George had a long military career, including deployments in major operations and leadership roles. His removal is seen as part of the Trump administration's purge of top military officials. The timing of his ouster is crucial, with the US still engaged in the Iran war and deploying thousands of troops. The Pentagon has stated that General George will be retiring from his position effective immediately.
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