U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigns over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat'

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March 17, 2026

U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigns over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat'

"Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation," Kent wrote in his letter to President Donald Trump.

U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigns over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat'

TL;DR

U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent has resigned.
Kent wrote to President Donald Trump stating Iran posed no imminent threat.
This contrasts with the Pentagon's position.

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