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Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
- Joe Kent resigned as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center over the Iran war, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat to the U.S. and accusing Israeli influence and a pro-war media echo chamber of pushing the conflict.
- Kent framed his resignation as a moral stand rooted in combat experience and personal loss, saying he can't send another generation to die in a war that serves foreign interests.
Carrier Deployments Reveal War's Longevity
- The USS Gerald Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln carriers have extended Middle East deployments, with the Gerald Ford staying until May after a serious onboard fire and crew hardship.
- Prolonged deployments are straining ships and sailors, signaling the conflict will last at minimum months and causing maintenance and crew welfare issues.
Resignation Compares Iran Push To Iraq War Deception
- Kent compared current pro-war misinformation to tactics used to draw the U.S. into the Iraq war, saying officials deceived Trump into believing Iran posed imminent threat for a quick victory.
- He warned repeating that mistake would cost American lives and wealth, urging Trump to reverse course to avoid decline and chaos.