US official says Iran war driven by Israeli lobby pressure

Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigned, alleging the US went to war with Iran under pressure from pro-Israel lobbying groups. Organisations like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee have long shaped Washington’s Iran policy by promoting sanctions and undermining diplomatic efforts. Key figures around Donald Trump, including Jared Kushner and Marco Rubio, are seen as reinforcing these policies, contributing to rising tensions with Iran. Mikail Malik has the story.