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How Hegseth's 'purge' triggered a US Army leadershipcrisis as Iran war nears six months

TOI DEFENCE DESK26 Aug 2026, 12:21 pmUpdated 1h ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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How Hegseth's 'purge' triggered a US Army leadership crisis as Iran war nears six months

The US Army faces a leadership void with no permanent chief of staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed several senior officers, impacting leadership continuity. This occurs while American bases in West Asia endure drone and missile attacks. The Army's senior civilian official is also expected to depart soon. This significant personnel churn raises concerns about institutional expertise and decision-making.

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Source: Times of India · TOI DEFENCE DESK. Published 26 Aug 2026, 12:21 pm.

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