Washington, D.C. – In a surprising move that has shaken the U.S. national security community, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has officially dismissed Jeffrey Kruse, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
According to sources within the Pentagon, Kruse has been accused of being responsible for leaking a classified report on Iranian strikes to the media. The disclosure sparked major controversy inside the administration, as the sensitive information surfaced at a time when tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating.
Speaking to the press, Secretary Hegseth stated:
“Safeguarding intelligence is vital to our national defense. Leaking classified materials not only jeopardizes military operations but directly endangers the lives of American service members abroad. We cannot tolerate any actions that undermine our national security.”
The firing of Kruse is seen as a decisive step to restore discipline within the military intelligence apparatus, while also sending a clear message that exposing top-secret information carries severe consequences.
The Pentagon has not yet revealed who will serve as Acting DIA Director. However, many experts predict that the Hegseth administration will choose a hardline figure to tighten control over intelligence operations.
This incident has not only rocked the intelligence community but also raised serious questions about the security of classified materials within the U.S. government, especially at a time when America’s geopolitical rivals are closely monitoring Washington’s every move.