Navy Secretary Ousted as Iran Blockade Presses On

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was abruptly removed, with sources saying he departed “effective immediately” after friction over shipbuilding reforms and direct communication with Trump; Undersecretary Hung Cao will become Acting Secretary. The shakeup comes as the U.S. Navy continues a blockade of Iranian ports during a ceasefire, redirecting 29 vessels and boarding two ships, with officials not yet clarifying the reasons for Phelan’s departure.