Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat ^83.5%

Los Angeles Times - By Seung Min Kim - 3/17/2026, 2:11 PM

WASHINGTON — Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran. Kent said on social media Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel... more