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US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns, Criticizes War on Iran

Published March 17, 2026, 17:13
US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns, Criticizes War on Iran

The head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joseph Kent, resigned, expressing strong disagreements with US and Israeli policy towards Iran. In a published resignation letter, he accused the Trump administration of starting a war with Iran due to pressure from Israel and American lobbyists, arguing that Iran did not pose an immediate threat. Kent also accused US media of spreading misinformation and undermining the “America First” policy. His resignation is sparking debate about US policy in the Middle East.