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US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns, Citing Israeli Influence in Iran War

Published March 17, 2026, 17:23
US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns, Citing Israeli Influence in Iran War

The Director of the National Counterterrorism Center in the US, Joe Kent, has resigned, expressing strong disagreement with the Trump administration's policy towards Iran. In his resignation letter, published on X, Kent argues that Iran did not pose an immediate threat and that the war was initiated under pressure from Israel and its American lobby. He further accuses Israeli officials and American journalists of spreading misinformation that led Trump to deviate from his “America First” policy. Kent, a veteran of special forces and the CIA, had faced opposition from Democrats during his appointment due to his political views and ties to the far-right. His resignation comes during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and raises questions about US policy in Iran and the Middle East.