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National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war

Last updated: March 17, 2026 7:37 am
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Joe Kent, serving as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has declared his resignation due to his opposition to the conflict with Iran.

Kent, who is an Army veteran and has twice run as a Republican congressional candidate, shared his resignation letter on X, stating, “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.”


Joe Kent resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center. AP

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.

I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this
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— Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) March 17, 2026


Rescue workers in red and tan uniforms search through rubble after a strike in southern Tehran, Iran.
Rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble after a strike in Tehran on Friday, March 13, 2026. AP

Kent further commented, “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,” as he served as a key deputy to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

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