Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center: After careful consideration, I have decided to resign as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective immediately. I cannot, in any way, support this ongoing war with Iran. Ir

2026-03-17

Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center: After careful consideration, I have decided to resign as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective immediately. I cannot, in any way, support this ongoing war with Iran. Iran does not pose an imminent threat to our country, and it is clear that this war was launched under pressure from Israel and its powerful U.S. lobbying group.