Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump's war on Iran

Mar 17, 2026 - 12:02
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump's war on Iran
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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.