Aaron MateSenior Trump official resigns over Iran war1055291×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -29:24-29:24Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Senior Trump official resigns over Iran warJoe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center: "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran."Aaron MatéMar 17, 2026105529ShareTranscriptAaron Mate is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAaron MateReporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.Reporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.SubscribeAuthorsAaron MatéRecent EpisodesCan Trump find an Iran exit ramp? Mar 10 • Aaron MatéArticle audio: With ‘Epic Fury’, regime change radicals go to war on IranMar 2 • Aaron MatéAudio: With largest build-up since Iraq, Trump threatens to go to war for IsraelFeb 19 • Aaron MatéAudio: In nuclear race with Russia, Trump goes back to a Cold War futureFeb 6 • Aaron MatéTrump threatens Iran over its self-defense, not nukesFeb 3 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s “help” offers Iranians far more painJan 14 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump kidnaps Venezuela’s president to steal the country's oilJan 4 • Aaron Maté