According to reports from Tasnim News Agency, an Iranian media outlet, the US Defense Secretary has dismissed more than 24 senior generals and admirals since the beginning of 2025.
The report states that the affected officers were either removed from their positions, placed into early retirement, or effectively excluded from active command roles.
Media outlets, including The New York Times and The Seattle Times, have described the move as unprecedented in recent decades.
The report further states that these developments come amid escalating military tensions with Iran, raising questions about the motives behind the decision.