New Delhi, March 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) responded to Joe Kent's resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stating that Kent had been "very weak on security."

Addressing reporters in the Oval Office, Trump remarked, "I always thought he was a nice guy," and added, "It's a good thing he is out." He criticised Kent for claiming that Iran did not pose an immediate threat, asserting instead that Tehran has long been dangerous. Trump said every country recognises the risk Iran presents, though the real question is whether they are willing to act on it.

Trump further argued that Iran has posed a threat for many years and claimed that, had he not scrapped the "horrible" nuclear agreement n...