Top Trump Official Resigns Over Iran War: ‘After Much Reflection…’

The administration’s rationale for the strikes has evolved in recent weeks, with Trump citing multiple factors, including protecting Iranian protesters, countering Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and responding to its long-standing support for militant groups targeting Americans.

Despite those justifications, senior officials have maintained that the objective of the campaign is not regime change, even as the president has publicly encouraged the Iranian people to challenge their government.

Kent’s resignation is likely to intensify scrutiny in Congress and among U.S. allies, as debates continue over the intelligence, strategy, and potential consequences of the conflict.