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'Iran posed no threat': Trump's counterterror chief Joe Kent resigns, cites Israel 'pressure'

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US - Mar 18, 2026 - 'Pressure from Israel': Why did US counterterrorism chief and MAGA loyalist Joe Kent turn against Donald Trump amidst Iran war - A senior counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned over President Trump's Iran policy, citing no imminent threat and pressure from Israel. Kent, a MAGA figure, warned against repeating past mistakes, drawing parallels to the Iraq war. His departure highlights dissent within the administration and the broader Republican base regarding foreign interventions.

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'We did a good job': Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild

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US - Mar 18, 2026 - 'Posed risk to shipping': US says it hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound munitions - US forces struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz with powerful munitions, citing a threat to international shipping. This action follows President Trump's assertion that the US needs no allied support for its operations against Iran. Meanwhile, regional tensions are escalating with reports of Iran's security chief's death and Iranian missile launches.

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Tulsi Gabbard breaks silence on Iran war after top aide Joe Kent resigns: 'Trump took action based on...'

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'Tulsi Gabbard will resign next': Laura Loomer reacts after counterterror chief Joe Kent steps down over Iran war

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Tulsi Gabbard was asked to fire Joe Kent but she never did, claims Fox News correspondent amid major row

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Laughable: White House reacts to Tulsi Gabbard aide Joe Kent's 'good conscience' resignation over Iran war

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Average H‑1B household contributes $30,050, 2.6 times a typical US household: Research

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'Good thing that he's out': Donald Trump says Joe Kent was 'weak on security' after counterterrorism chief quits over Iran War

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'We don't need help!' Trump explodes after Nato, other nations refuse to take part in Iran war

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Who is Joe Kent? Trump's counterterrorism chief resigns amid US‑Iran war

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'We were shocked': Trump reacts to Iran hitting US Gulf allies — was there prior warning?

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Why Trump may find it hard to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Trump side-stepped diplomacy on way to war in Iran. Now, he wants all to help

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'Trying to drive a wedge': JD Vance pushes back on questions about differences with Trump on Iran

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200,000 immigrant truck drivers in jeopardy: Trump's rule to cancel commercial drivers' licenses takes effect

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'Struck more than 7,000 targets': Donald Trump says Iran has been 'literally obliterated' as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Susie Wiles won't take break from work for her breast cancer treatment; Trump praises 'incredible' chief of staff

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Foreign buyers sweep up 78,000 US homes, threatening the 'American Dream': Research

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Iran's new Supreme Leader 'may be gay,' intel told Donald Trump— how he reacted: Report

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Megyn Kelly vs Mark Levin: Inside MAGA feud amid Iran war and Trump's 300+ word Truth Social post

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USA war with Iran: Donald Trump backs Mark Levin in internal MAGA strife with Megyn Kelly

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How reporters have become addicted to dialing Donald Trump

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'Most corrupt': Donald Trump blasts ABC News reporter after being asked about PAC email with military transfer photo

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Jimmy Kimmel jokes Donald Trump might be 'mad' that 'Melania' film wasn't nominated for Oscars

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Are Trump and Netanyahu on same page? What US President said amidst rumors of rift with Israel PM

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'We'll remember': Trump asks 7 countries to send warships to police Strait of Hormuz

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Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises

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Trump plans global coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions: Report

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Tucker Carlson says CIA accessed his messages, tried to frame him as foreign agent

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'Iran is like ballet and opera': Saturday Night Live drags Timothée Chalamet into its latest Trump parody — watch

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