Pakistan, April 25 -- A dramatic standoff has emerged in Washington after John Phelan reportedly refused to step down immediately following his dismissal by Pete Hegseth, instead seeking direct confirmation from Donald Trump.

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The abrupt removal of Phelan, announced by the Pentagon with immediate effect, caught many officials off guard. No official reason was initially provided, but reports suggest tensions had been building for months between the two senior figures. Following the announcement, Phelan went to the White House to clarify whether the decision had Trump's direct backing, indicating uncertainty over the chain of command behind the move.

According to reports, H...