The Director of the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Joe Kent, has resigned from his position following disagreements over the United States' military engagement in Iran. In a statement shared on X on 16 March 2026, Kent said he could not 'in good conscience support the ongoing war', adding that Iran posed 'no imminent threat' to the United States.
The resignation marks the first senior-level departure from the administration since the start of hostilities. According to CBS News, Kent, a former Army Green Beret and a political ally of President Donald Trump, also submitted a formal resignation letter outlining his concerns about the basis for the conflict.
