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US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran

Joe Kent, Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism and Intelligence Center

© APA | Joe Kent, Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism and Intelligence Center

# 17 March 2026 17:53 (UTC +04:00)

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran, APA reports citing Reuters. 

Joe Kent says 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 and its powerful American lobby.”

Kent is a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists. Kent was confirmed to his post last July on a 52-44 vote.

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