🌍 US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran Conflict

The Director of the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Joe Kent, has resigned in protest of the ongoing US-Israel military action against Iran. • Resignation Context: Kent officially stepped down via a letter to President Donald Trump, citing an inability to support the war on moral and professional grounds. • Key Allegations: The former director stated that Iran "posed no imminent threat" to the United States. He attributed the initiation of the conflict to pressure from Israel and the influential American lobby. • Regional Implications: While this is a geopolitical development, such high-level instability in the US security apparatus can lead to increased volatility in global energy markets and shipping routes, potentially impacting Sri Lanka’s import costs and inflation rates.