Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent Resigns, Citing Influence of Israeli Lobby

AI Briefing

• – Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent resigns from the Pentagon, citing the influence of the Israeli lobby.
• – Israel claims responsibility for the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief and commander of the Basij IRGC unit.
• – The move comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran following the killing.