Reacting to his exit, President Trump welcomed the development, saying it was a good thing that he is out. Within hours, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the strikes were carried out in collaboration with the United States, marking a significant escalation in tensions. Kent urged President Trump to reconsider the United States’ role in the conflict and reflect on the motivations behind its involvement. His resignation marks the first public dissent by a senior official within the Trump administration over the Iran conflict, signalling potential fractures within the government’s national security establishment. Reacting to his exit, President Trump welcomed the development, saying it was a good thing that he is out.

Source: Punch March 18, 2026 10:54 UTC