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US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Resigns Over Opposition to Iran War
Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned due to opposition to the Trump administration's war on Iran, stating Iran posed no imminent threat to the US.
Joe Kent Resigns Over Opposition to Trump Administration's Iran War
Joe Kent, the head of the US's National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his post on Tuesday. He cited his opposition to the Trump administration's war on Iran as the reason for his departure. Kent, a former staunch Trump supporter, stated he could not support the war.
Stance on Iran Threat
Kent explained his decision by asserting that "Iran posed no imminent threat" to the United States. His resignation underscores a significant internal dissent against the Trump administration's foreign policy regarding Iran.
*Source: France24 (2026-03-18)*
