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Joe Kent, top counterterrorism official, says Iran posed no imminent threat as he resigns over Trump's war

Joe Kent, top counterterrorism official, says Iran posed no imminent threat as he resigns over Trump's war

Summary

Joe Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, recently resigned, citing concerns about the U.S. military action in Iran. He stated that Iran was not an immediate threat and suggested that pressure from Israel influenced the decision to start the war.

Key Facts

  • Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
  • He expressed concerns over the legitimacy of military strikes in Iran.
  • Kent stated that Iran did not pose an immediate threat to the U.S.
  • He suggested that the decision to start the war was influenced by Israel and its American supporters.
  • Kent was confirmed as director last July with a close Senate vote.
  • His resignation highlights some disagreements within President Trump's supporters about the war in Iran.

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