US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran - Reuters
US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran Reuters
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"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."
— Joe Kent , Executive
"But on this point, he is right: There was no credible evidence of an imminent threat from Iran that would justify rushing the United States into another war of choice in the Middle East."
— Mark Warner , Politician
"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran."
— Joe Kent , Executive
"As a veteran who deployed to combat 11 times and as a Gold Star husband who lost my beloved wife Shannon in a war manufactured by Israel, I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people nor justifies the cost of American lives."
— Joe Kent , Executive
"Good riddance."
— Don Bacon , Politician
"This isn’t some principled resignation—he just wanted to make a splash before getting canned."
— Taylor Budowich , Politician
Key People
An official responsible for coordinating the United States' efforts to combat terrorism.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Representative from Nebraska.
National Counterterrorism Center Director and former special forces and CIA veteran.
Democratic Senator from Virginia.
Shannon Kent was a military officer who died in a suicide bombing in Syria.
Taylor Budowich is a former Trump official who commented on Joe Kent's resignation.
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence.
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Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, 2026, protesting the Trump administration's war with Iran, stating there was no imminent threat from Iran and attributing the conflict to pressure from Israel and its U.S. lobby.
Joe Kent, Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, resigned, citing moral objections to the conflict in Iran and criticizing the Trump administration for initiating the war under pressure from Israel, despite Iran posing no imminent threat.
Joe Kent, Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center and a close aide to Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, resigned in protest against the Trump administration's war in Iran, stating that Iran posed "no imminent threat" to the U.S.
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center and a key aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, resigned in protest over President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, condemning the conflict as unjustified and driven by misinformation.
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