India, June 23 -- Thomas Fugate, a 22-year-old who was assigned to a major terrorism-prevention post by President Donald Trump, is under intense scrutiny amid Iran's threats of retribution after the United States bombed three of its nuclear sites. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) criticised the US President for appointing Fugate to a role at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in which he oversees the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3). This division of the agency is tasked with preventing terrorism.

"As our nation girds for possible Iranian terrorist attacks, this is the person Trump put in charge of terrorism prevention," Murphy wrote. "22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk. Never worked a day...