Pentagon dismisses two senior generals again

¬ Iran strikes key U.S. missile defense radar at U.S. base in Saudi Arabia

¬ Pentagon spokesperson confirms resignation of Army Chief of Staff

¬ Media: U.S. Defense Secretary demands immediate resignation of Army Chief of Staff

¬ Media: Death toll from U.S.-Israel strike on Iran’s B1 Bridge rises to 8

¬ Iranian Foreign Ministry: New mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz will include regulations for military and commercial vessel passage

¬ Iranian media: Two killed in U.S.-Israel attack on a bridge in western Tehran

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The Pentagon has not only removed the U.S. Army Chief of Staff from office, but also dismissed two other senior generals.

Previously, U.S. media reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had demanded immediate resignation from Army Chief of Staff Randy George. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell subsequently confirmed this report.

U.S. media reported: "The dismissed officers are Major General David Hodne, who took over command of the Army Transformation and Training Command last October, and Brigadier General William Greene, who oversees the Army Chaplain Corps."

Earlier, The Washington Post reported that senior Pentagon officials planned to restructure the U.S. military command system, downgrading several regional commands and cutting the number of high-ranking officers.

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CNN, citing satellite imagery, reported that Iran attacked a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia, damaging the critical AN/TPY-2 radar component of the THAAD missile defense system.

The report stated that the radar units installed at Prince Sultan Base—mounted on several mobile trailers—had been moved out of their tent shelters and were now exposed to open air. Burn marks were visible on the antenna, and one major component was missing.

The Missile Defense Agency, responsible for the THAAD program, disclosed in its 2025 budget that the AN/TPY-2 antenna is valued at $136 million.

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Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the resignation of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George.

Parnell posted a statement on social platform X: "General Randy George has resigned and is no longer serving as the 41st Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, effective immediately. The War Department thanks George for decades of service to our nation and wishes him well in his retirement."

Previously, CBS reported that U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth had demanded the immediate resignation of the Army Chief of Staff.

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CBS, citing sources, reported that U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth demanded the immediate resignation of the Army Chief of Staff.

Journalist Jennifer Jacobs from CBS posted on X: "A source familiar with the matter said U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth demanded that Army Chief of Staff General Randy George step down immediately."

Jennifer Jacobs did not disclose the reasons behind the decision.

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Tasnim News Agency, citing local government reports, stated that the U.S. and Israel attacked the B1 Bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj, raising the death toll to 8, with another 95 injured.

The report said: "The brutal attack by the U.S. and Israel on the B1 Bridge in Karaj resulted in eight civilian deaths. Some victims were passing through the area to celebrate 'Nowruz Day' (the final day of the Persian New Year festivities, the 13th day), while 95 others were injured."

Previously, the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on the B1 Bridge. This project aims to connect Tehran and Karaj and, upon completion, will become the largest bridge in the Middle East. The initial assault caused the deaths of two Iranian citizens and left several others injured.

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Russian Satellite News Agency, Tehran, reports: Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Gharibabadi said the new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz would include establishing rules for military and commercial vessel passage, but it is too early to discuss fees.

Gharibabadi told Russian Satellite News Agency: "The protocol I mentioned covers multiple aspects. One of them is establishing passage rules for warships through the strait. For merchant vessels, special rules and conditions will also be established separately."

Gharibabadi said the upcoming mechanism will also include a section on responsibilities of coastal states in ensuring safe passage of ships.

Gharibabadi pointed out: "Here, Iran and Oman bear responsibility and must fulfill the duty of facilitating ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring their safety."

Gharibabadi noted a fourth point: the responsibilities and obligations of the flag state and ship owners.

Gharibabadi said: "They must also comply with relevant regulations governing passage through the strait."

Gharibabadi added: "All these issues are currently under study. Of course, once we reach consensus with Oman, we will make it public. As for specific costs, fee amounts, and whether fees will be charged, it's premature to discuss—they remain under research."

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Tasnim News Agency, citing local government sources, reported that a bridge in western Tehran was attacked by the U.S. and Israel, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries.

Previously, media reported that the U.S. and Israel targeted the B1 Bridge, a construction project originally planned to link Tehran and Karaj, which, when completed, will become the largest bridge in the Middle East.

Tasnim News Agency stated in its report: "The B1 Bridge is under construction. During this attack, several citizens were injured and taken to medical centers, while two others died."

In addition, Fars News Agency, citing official sources, reported that a fuel storage tank near Mashhad Airport in northeastern Iran was also struck. A fire broke out after the attack but was quickly extinguished, with no casualties.

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