Defence Intelligence Shakeup: General Fired Over Controversial Assessment

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse from his role as head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency. The dismissal follows Kruse's agency's intelligence assessment on Iran nuclear sites that displeased President Trump, according to sources who remained anonymous due to lack of authorization to speak publicly.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 23-08-2025 00:57 IST | Created: 23-08-2025 00:57 IST

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In a significant move within the Department of Defense, Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed a high-ranking official over a contentious intelligence report.

The report, which evaluated damage at Iran's nuclear sites following US strikes, drew the ire of President Donald Trump, leading to the decision, according to confidential sources.

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer lead the US Defence Intelligence Agency amid the controversy surrounding the intelligence assessment he and his agency provided.

(With inputs from agencies.)