India, March 18 -- The ongoing conflict with Iran has triggered a major political setback for US President Donald Trump, as a top intelligence official has stepped down in protest against the administration's war policy.

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, resigned from his post, publicly opposing the US involvement in the conflict. His exit has highlighted growing divisions within the administration and among key supporters over the direction of the war.

Iran-US War Latest Update: Why Did Joe Kent Resign? In a strongly worded resignation letter, Kent directly challenged the justification behind the conflict. He stated that Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and added, "We started this war due to pres...