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An Axios report, citing an internal investigation report and a U.S. official, says Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia admitted to leaking classified information about Iran and Ukraine. Sylvia was fired, and the Pentagon referred the case for criminal investigation; the supplied reports do not establish a final legal finding.
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The case involves a senior military planner and the handling of classified information, with potential implications for U.S. national security and confidence in military leadership. The reports do not describe any change to military operations resulting from the case.