US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday in protest against America's war with Iran. Kent stated he cannot support the conflict, citing Iran's lack of threat and alleged Israeli influence. "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," he wrote on X. "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." PREMIUM TIMES reports widespread US opposition to the war, with many Americans believing Iran posed no threat and the conflict was instigated by Israel. The 18-day war has killed over 1,500 people, mostly Iranians including former leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini.