India, May 23 -- Following the shocking resignation of the United States' Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, US President Donald Trump has named Aaron Lukas, who previously served as the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, to serve as the acting head of the US intelligence. The leadership transition, which formally takes effect on June 30 comes at a critical juncture for the Trump administration as it continues to navigate the ongoing war with Iran and broader global energy crisis and instability.

US President Trump announced the appointment in a post on Truth Social, praising the outgoing director while confirming that Lukas would step into the interim role. "Tulsi has done an incredible job, and we will m...