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Trump Rebukes Joe Kent, Hints at Leak Inquiry as Israel Hits Tehran After U.S. Pause

The former counterterrorism chief urges Washington to restrain Israeli operations to protect talks with Iran.

Overview

  • Speaking to reporters, Trump said he is "not a fan" of Joe Kent, suggested it is "possible" investigators are looking at him for leaking, and derided his remarriage.
  • Multiple outlets report federal authorities, including the FBI, are probing whether Kent shared classified material, a probe that has not been publicly confirmed.
  • Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power and energy infrastructure to allow space for negotiations.
  • Within the hour, the Israeli military said it was conducting strikes across Tehran, highlighting tension between U.S. de‑escalation efforts and Israeli operations.
  • Kent, who resigned last week over the Iran war after arguing Israel drove the conflict, called for restraining Israeli strikes and later said Trump is working to get peace with Iran.