Counterterrorism Official: No Immediate Iran Threat

0:00On this March 17th, here's what's shaping the world. A top U.S. counterterrorism official is breaking ranks on the recent strikes against Iran. Darren Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said publicly that Iran posed no immediate danger to America and blamed pressure from. Israel and its U.S. supporters for starting the conflict. Kent took over the center last July after a close Senate boat of 52-44. His job involves spotting and analyzing terror threats from groups worldwide. Democrats like Senator Mark Warner have backed Kent's view on the lack of any real threat from Iran, warning against jumping into another Middle East. War, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has long criticized Iran's strike plans, calling them far-costlier than past conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kent brings deep experience from 11 military deployments as a green beret and later CIA work. But his past includes ties to far-right groups like the Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer

1:02during failed congressional runs in Washington State. Republicans defended his confirmation, highlighting his fight against terrorism. Meanwhile, President Trump has given mixed reasons for the strikes and denied Israel forced the decision. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Solid Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, solidpillow.com. Made in AI.