Abu Dhabi, United States — Pete Hegseth has asked Randy George to resign immediately, according to Reuters and CBS.
The move comes amid escalating tensions with Iran following US strikes on Iranian infrastructure and retaliatory attacks across the region.
Iranian response and internal confusion
A source revealed that Pete Hegseth was surprised by the scale of Iran’s response, which exceeded prior expectations.
Despite this, the Pentagon maintained that the military was prepared for all possible scenarios, from limited retaliation to full escalation.
Trump’s stance and multiple options
Donald Trump told TIME that Iran is seeking a deal to end the conflict.
He emphasized that the United States has flexible strategies and multiple options to manage the crisis.
Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff noted that the administration is pursuing a multi-option approach while closely monitoring developments.
Israeli pressure and NATO concerns
An official from Israel said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed Washington to escalate its campaign against Iran.
At the same time, threats by Donald Trump to withdraw from NATO have raised concerns in Europe, particularly regarding continued support for Ukraine.
