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U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns in protest of the war with Iran, saying that

Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns in protest of the war with Iran, saying that "Iran posed no imminent ⁠threat to our ⁠nation" and alleged the U.S.

Published March 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Reactions to the 2026 Iran war.

U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns in protest of the war with Iran, saying that "Iran posed no imminent ⁠threat to our ⁠nation" and alleged the U.S. entered into the war due to pressure from Israel and its American lobby. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-national-counterterrorism-center-director-resigns-over-war-iran-2026-03-17/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-03-17).