US Army Chief General Randy George was removed after a bitter fallout with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over senior officer promotions and control over Army decisions, according to media reports. 

The clash centred on George's refusal to block or drop promotions of senior officers, despite sustained pressure from Hegseth, deepening a rift that ultimately led to his exit.

US broadcaster CBS earlier reported that George was asked to take immediate retirement, citing an official familiar with the matter. The Pentagon has not publicly explained the decision, but the report said Hegseth wanted an Army chief more closely aligned with his and Trump's vision for the service.

Removal Comes During Iran WarGeorge's removal comes at a sensitive moment, with the United States still engaged in a war with Iran.

In a recent speech on the war, Trump claimed that American forces were "nearing completion" of their objectives in the war against Iran, as he hailed the military for scoring "overwhelming victories" in the conflict.

Source:Ndtv