OriginalSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Fired US general admits leaking classified Iran, Ukraine information to journalists”
US Army Lt Gen Brett Sylvia admitted leaking classified Iran and Ukraine details to journalists.
Key points
- Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, head of J5, admitted sharing classified Iran and Ukraine information with two reporters.
- Investigation reviewed by Axios found admissions on video after multiple failed polygraph tests.
- Sylvia was dismissed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for severe misconduct.
- Disclosures reportedly began as early as June 2025, continuing after tightened media access rules.
- Investigation notes possible deleted messages on Signal and meetings at a Silver Diner in Arlington.
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