Joe Kent, the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation, expressing strong opposition to the ongoing war in Iran. In a social media post, Kent stated that he could not in good conscience support a conflict he believes is unnecessary and initiated under pressure from Israel and its influential lobby in the United States. He emphasized that Iran did not pose any imminent threat to the U.S., highlighting his concerns over the motivations behind the military actions.