The head of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned over the US-Israel war with Iran.
In a letter to US President Donald Trump, he wrote that Iran posed no imminent threat to the country, and the government started this war due to pressure from Israel.’ Meanwhile, the White House has not responded to the letter yet.
His strong remarks against the conflict, including claims that Iran did not pose an immediate threat, have triggered a wider debate within political and security circles in the United States. As his exit makes headlines, many are now asking — who exactly is Joe Kent?
Joe Kent is a former US Army Special Forces soldier and intelligence officer who has built a long career in national security. He served as a Green Beret for over 20 years and took part in multiple combat missions across conflict zones.
After retiring from the military, Kent joined the Central Intelligence Agency as a paramilitary officer, further strengthening his experience in counterterrorism operations. His work focused on intelligence gathering and high-risk missions linked to US national security.