Joseph Kent, a senior Trump administration official and top counterterrorism official, has resigned, citing his opposition to the Iran war which he believes poses no imminent threat and was initiated under Israeli pressure. He is also known for his support of conspiracy theories.

The Strait of Hormuz, an essential waterway effectively closed by Tehran, has become the biggest obstacle for the US president to declare victory in the Middle East

The US counter-terrorism chief has resigned in protest against the ongoing war in Iran, a move that President Donald Trump welcomed, calling the official 'very weak on security' and stating it was 'a good thing he's out.' Berlingske's US correspondent noted that this resignation highlights simmering discontent within parts of Trump's inner circle.