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Fired General Admits Leaking Classified Iran and Ukraine Info

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A high-ranking U.S. military official, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, has admitted to leaking classified information concerning Iran and Ukraine to reporters. The leaks occurred over a year, with Sylvia acknowledging his actions after failing multiple polygraph tests. This misconduct led to his dismissal by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and is part of a broader crackdown on leakers within the Pentagon. AI

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Fired General Admits Leaking Classified Iran and Ukraine Info

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Thomas Novelly ·

    Exclusive: Fired general admitted to leaking classified Iran and Ukraine info, report says

    <p>The Pentagon's <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6180055-hegseth-ousted-military-strategist-syllia/" target="_blank">top military planner</a> admitted to leaking classified information about Ukraine and Iran to two reporters from separate outlets over a one-year peri…

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