Top US Terror Chief Quits Over Iran War, Blames Israeli Lobby

What Happened Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), submitted his resignation and made a rare public statement criticizing the Trump administration’s approach to Iran. In his statement, Kent directly accused the president of initiating military action against Iran due to influence from “Israel and its powerful American lobby.” The NCTC director position is one of the most senior roles in U.S. intelligence, responsible for coordinating counterterrorism efforts across all government agencies and advising the president on threats to American security.