Officer who oversaw American sailors captured by Iran dismissed

The U.S. Navy officer who oversaw the 10 sailors captured and briefly detained by Iran earlier this year has been relieved of his duties, the Navy announced Thursday, according to CNN.

Cmdr. Eric Rasch was fired from his job as the commanding officer of Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 due to "loss of confidence" in his ability, the report noted. He has been temporarily reassigned, but these type of personnel actions typically result in the officer then retiring from active duty, noted CNN.