US War Against Iran Suffers Major Blow with Senior Official's Resignation

Washington: As the war against Iran rages on, US President Donald Trump has been dealt a body blow. A senior official has resigned, questioning the decision to go to war. Joe Kent, director of the US Counterterrorism Center, has decided to step down. Kent's abrupt resignation is being seen as a major blow to Trump. "I don't support the war in Iran. I'm saying this in the voice of my conscience. There was no real threat to our country from Iran. We started this war under pressure from Israel and the powerful lobby," Kent said in an open criticism of US policies. Donald Trump's troubles in this war have reached a peak. The situation in West Asia is getting worse. Kent has resigned around this time. He was working in a senior position. His resignation has been the subject of discussion.