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iran Ever since America’s war broke out, many changes have been seen in the Pentagon. Many military officers were removed and many resigned themselves. Now the name of the top civilian officer of the US Navy, John Phelan, has also been added to this list. Who suddenly resigned in the midst of the war. Due to which the stir in America has intensified. The Pentagon has confirmed his resignation.

However, the reasons behind the resignation are still under wraps. It is being told that this decision has come into effect with immediate effect, which seems to strengthen the chain of ongoing leadership changes within the US Defense Department.

Why did you resign suddenly?

Giving information on Wednesday, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said that John Phelan has left his post with immediate effect. However, he clarified that the reason behind the resignation has not been made public at this time. This sudden decision has raised many questions, especially at a time when continuous changes are taking place in the Defense Department.

Who had resigned first?

It is noteworthy that earlier on April 3, 2026, on the instructions of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Army Chief of Staff General Randy George had also left his post. These continuous resignations are being linked to the increasing military tension between America and Iran and the structural changes taking place in the Pentagon during the Trump administration.

Who was given command in place of Phelan?

After Phelan stepped down, Hung Kao was appointed acting Navy Secretary. He will hold the responsibility of this post until a permanent appointment is made. Due to this change, there is a stir in the internal structure of the Navy as well.

Who is John Phelan?

John Phelan was born in 1964. He is known as an American businessman, political donor, and art collector. He served as the United States Secretary of the Navy from 2025 to 2026. On November 27, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated him for the post. Phelan’s name has also appeared in the famous Epstein files, due to which he has been in the headlines before.

Addressed just before resignation

The special thing is that a day before his resignation, Phelan had addressed a large number of soldiers and people associated with the industry at the Navy’s annual conference held in Washington. During that time he also openly discussed his plans and future agenda. Now discussions about his resignation have intensified.