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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

Trump Resignation - (AP)

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

Joe Kent says on social media 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.”

Kent is a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists. Kent was confirmed to his post last July on a 52-44 vote.

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