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The Atlantic reported Wednesday that the United States removed Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a surprise shake-up this week. The magazine cited unidentified defense department officials and linked the move to preparations for possible large-scale strikes on Iran. President Donald Trump separately confirmed that he approved Vice President JD Vance's outreach to Tehran, saying it focused on medical supplies. Washington is reportedly weighing a possible week-long military campaign against Iran after next week's midterm elections.