Top counterterrorism official resigns over U.S. war with Iran

A senior U.S. counterterrorism official appointed by Trump resigned in protest over the administration's war with Iran. The official stated that Iran posed no imminent threat to the nation and urged Trump to reverse course.

Trump responded to the resignation by saying it was a good thing the official was out, and he faulted the former official after the departure. Advisers to Trump were described as circling the wagons as signs of internal dissent over the Iran policy emerged.