In a recent X post addressing the US President Donald Trump, Joseph Kent wrote, “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 not imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,” he further confessed clearly in his letter of resignation.