Israel Strikes Iran, Trump's Counter-Terrorism Pick Quits

0:00It's March 17, here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Israel claims to have killed Iran's top national security chief, Ali Larajani, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Larajani was a key pragmatist who bridged the country's intelligence networks and government for decades. This strike removes one of the few Iranian figures with real authority to negotiate with the United States, potentially a bigger blow than other, high-profile losses. Over in the U.S., Donald Trump's pick for counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has quit in protest. He accused the president of being deceived by Israeli misinformation on the Iran conflict. Trump fired back at allies, including Australia, for refusing to join the military effort against Iran. Developments are unfolding fast, so stay tuned for the latest as world leaders react and the regional tensions grow. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace, I just climb in the bed and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com