U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced on Wednesday (April 22, 2026), the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump’s second term but just the latest top defence leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy’s top civilian official, coming as the sea service has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports. Published – April 23, 2026 11:01 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Despite ceasefire, Hormuz tensions continue to throttle supply chains worldwide SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Update on Haiti as humanitarian crisis continues alongside gang violence