The FBI is investigating former U.S. counterterrorism chief Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information after resigning over the Iran war

The FBI is investigating former top U.S. intelligence official Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information.Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center earlier this week. He resigned after he spoke out against the United States and President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran.The FBI investigation began before Kent stepped down, according to officials familiar with the matter. However, it is unclear what information may have been leaked. Kent announced his resignation on March 17, becoming the first senior official in Donald Trump’s administration to resign over the conflict with Iran.When Kent resigned, he said he could not support the war. He said Iran did not pose a direct threat to the United States. He also questioned the reasons behind the military action and said the decision was influenced by external pressure.Kent has served as head of the National Counterterrorism Center since 2025. He is a former U.S. Army officer who also served in intelligence roles earlier in his career.After leaving office, Kent gave an interview in which he reiterated his concerns about the war. He said there was no clear intelligence indicating an imminent threat from Iran. His comments intensified the ongoing debate within the U.S. government over the conflict.The White House defended the decision to take military action against Iran. Trump criticized Kent after he resigned and said he disagreed with his views.Other senior officials also distanced themselves from Kent’s comments. At the same time, his resignation revealed divisions within the administration over foreign policy and national security decisions.