Tensions are rising within the US military leadership following the departure of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, The New York Times reports, citing sources familiar with the situation.

Earlier, CBS reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had instructed George to step down immediately. The Pentagon later confirmed the move, with spokesman Sean Parnell stating that the general had indeed left his post.

According to The New York Times, the reaction among senior officers has been sharply negative. Many viewed the dismissal with anger and frustration, describing it as another blow to an institution already under significant strain.

The кадровые changes come against the backdrop of broader restructuring plans within the Pentagon. As previously reported by The Washington Post, the US military is preparing a large-scale overhaul of its command system, which would involve downgrading several regional commands and reducing the number of top-ranking generals.

Meanwhile, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, who heads the G.O.R.K. I. Center at St. Petersburg State University, argued in an interview with RIA Novosti that the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran is putting the reputation of US forces at stake. In her assessment, Washington has yet to demonstrate a clear victory. She pointed out that the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, while oil prices continue to climb.