Washington, D.C. — A senior U.S. intelligence official has resigned in protest over the escalating Iran conflict, marking the first high-level departure tied directly to the administration’s war policy.
Joseph Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stepped down Tuesday, stating in a public resignation letter that Iran posed “no imminent threat” to the United States. He added that he could not support a war he believes was initiated under external pressure, a claim likely to intensify debate over the justification for U.S. involvement.
Kent, a former Green Beret and CIA officer confirmed by the Senate in 2025, is considered a significant figure within the intelligence community. His resignation reportedly caught officials off guard, and neither the White House nor the Office of the Director of National Intelligence immediately responded. Kent is also known to be closely aligned with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has remained largely silent since the conflict began.
The resignation comes as the human and geopolitical costs of the war continue to mount. Reports indicate U.S. military casualties have risen, while global aid organizations warn that tens of millions could face food insecurity if the conflict persists. Kent’s departure underscores growing internal tension over the administration’s strategy and the legal threshold for initiating military action.
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