Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Antiwar News: Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War, Israel Kills Ali Larijani, and More
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Mar 18, 2026 A senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigns over the Iran war and sparks controversy. Discussion of Israel's strike that killed a top Iranian figure and regional escalation. Reports on USS Gerald Ford problems and continuing airstrikes across multiple countries. Coverage of settler violence, U.S. pressure on Syria, and political reactions stirring debate.
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Senior Counterterrorism Director Resigns Over Iran War
- Joe Kent resigned as National Counterterrorism Director citing conscience and personal loss.
- He said Iran posed no imminent threat and blamed Israeli lobbying, noting his wife was killed in Syria and he couldn't support a war with Iran.
Trump Calls NATO Foolish For Not Joining Iran War
- Donald Trump publicly criticized NATO allies for refusing to join the US-Israeli war and claimed their absence was a "foolish mistake."
- He also told allies they were unnecessary, asserting Iran's military had been decimated and the US no longer needed NATO assistance.
UK Advisor Says Iran Offer Could Have Prevented War
- British national security advisor Jonathan Powell judged Iran offered significant concessions at talks that could have averted war.
- Reportedly Iran offered suspension of enrichment for 3–5 years and no highly enriched uranium stockpile, signaling room for a deal.