Trump Ousts Senior Generals to Tighten Civilian Control Over Iran War

President Trump reshuffled top U.S. military commanders overseeing the Iran conflict, ousting senior generals in a move to consolidate civilian control over war operations. The sweeping command changes signal Trump's intent to place loyalists in key positions directing Operation Epic Fury and related theater commands. The shake-up raises concerns among defense analysts about continuity and operational cohesion mid-conflict, while the White House framed the moves as streamlining command accountability. Such a command reshuffle during active hostilities is highly unusual and marks a significant assertion of presidential authority over the military chain of command.