US army secretary resigns amid signs of Pentagon unease with Iran war

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned amid indications of unease within the Pentagon regarding the ongoing war against Iran, according to the White House. Driscoll, a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, had been a key figure in advancing President Trump's agenda at the Department of the Army. However, he reportedly clashed with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the duration and outcomes of the war.

The resignation of Driscoll, who was an army veteran and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2020, leaves the army without permanent civilian or uniformed leadership as the Iran conflict enters its seventh month. The situation has raised concerns among military leaders, with the army, navy, and air force heads warning Hegseth that a prolonged conflict could weaken the US's ability to address other security threats.

The war on Iran has also led to critical shortages of advanced missile interceptors and sophisticated long-range missiles, as reported by both the Associated Press and Reuters. These shortages highlight the strain on US military resources in the ongoing conflict.