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A sudden resignation inside the Trump administration has exposed sharp divisions over the war with Iran. The departure is now fueling debate about how the conflict began and who is responsible.
The fallout comes as fighting intensifies and political tensions rise in Washington, reports LADbible.
Shock exit
Joe Kent stepped down as director of the National Counterterrorism Centre this week, citing opposition to U.S. involvement in the Iran war, according to LADBIBLE.
He said he “cannot in good conscience” support the conflict and used his resignation to openly criticize the decision-making behind it.
In a statement shared on social media, Kent wrote: “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.”
Blame and backlash
Speaking to Tucker Carlson, Kent doubled down on his claims about the origins of the conflict.
“The Israelis drove the decision to take this action, which we knew would set off a series of events, meaning the Iranians would retaliate.”
He also said he had seen no intelligence suggesting Iran was actively developing a nuclear weapon.
Kent compared the situation to “the disastrous Iraq war,” warning of another prolonged and costly conflict.
War escalates
The current conflict began with U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to LADBIBLE.
Israel described the operation as a “pre-emptive attack” aimed at removing threats to its security.
Since then, missile exchanges have spread across the region, with Iran targeting U.S.-aligned countries in response.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, has become increasingly dangerous, raising concerns over energy supplies.
Trump responds
President Trump dismissed Kent’s criticism and defended his administration’s position.
He described his former counterterrorism chief as “weak on security” and rejected the idea that Iran was not a threat.
“They’re not smart people, or they’re not savvy people. Iran was a tremendous threat,” Trump said.
Despite earlier claims that the war was effectively over, the situation remains volatile, with economic and military consequences continuing to unfold.
Sources: LADBIBLE
