US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran

The head of the National Counterterrorism Center resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and most senior member of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to resign over the war in Iran, saying Tehran posed no imminent threat to the United States.

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The New RepublicLeft· Mar 17, 2026

Top Counterterrorism Official Suddenly Quits Over Trump’s Iran War

TruthoutLeft· Mar 17, 2026

Trump’s Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns in Protest Over Iran War

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Mar 17, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran

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National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over Iran war

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The American ConservativeLean Right· Mar 17, 2026

Head of National Counterterrorism Center Resigns Over Iran War

Fox NewsRight· Mar 17, 2026

Top counterterrorism official resigns in protest of US war against Iran

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Al-MonitorLean Left· Mar 17, 2026

Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war

Al-MonitorLean Left· Mar 17, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran

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