War Triggered by Israel Pressure: Joe Kent Resigns

In a significant development amid escalating tensions with Iran, senior U.S. official Joe Kent has resigned from his position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). His resignation has drawn global attention, as he openly opposed the current U.S. military approach toward Iran.

Kent stated that he could not support the ongoing war policy, emphasizing that Iran does not pose an immediate threat to the United States. He alleged that the conflict was largely driven by pressure from Israel and influential lobbying groups within the U.S. His remarks, shared on the social media platform X, quickly sparked debate over Washington’s foreign policy decisions.

In a detailed resignation letter addressed to President Donald Trump, Kent expressed his continued support for the “America First” principles previously advocated by Trump. He noted that past Middle East wars had proven costly, both in terms of American lives and national resources. However, he criticized what he described as a shift in policy during Trump’s second term, driven by misinformation regarding Iran.

According to Kent, narratives portraying Iran as an immediate and serious threat misled the U.S. into believing that a swift military victory was achievable. He dismissed these claims as inaccurate, drawing parallels to the justification used during the Iraq War.

Highlighting his personal experience, Kent revealed that he had served in combat 11 times and had suffered the loss of his wife in a war linked to similar geopolitical pressures. He stated that such conflicts do not benefit ordinary Americans and cannot be justified.

Kent urged President Trump to reconsider the objectives and beneficiaries of U.S. actions in Iran. Analysts believe his resignation could reignite debate over America’s foreign policy direction in the Middle East.