India, March 17 -- Joe Kent, the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, declared his resignation on Tuesday, stating that he "cannot in good conscience" support the Trump administration's military actions in Iran.

Taking to X, Kent said, 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."

"It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America," he added.

Kent, who previously ran for political office and has ties to right-wing extremists, was appointed to this position last July following a 52-44 vote.

As the leader of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent...