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Joe Kent Blames Israel for Potential War with Iran

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 00:39 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 19:14 | 1 source | 2 articles

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Joe Kent, who previously served as a counterterrorism official under the Trump administration, has publicly blamed Israel for a potential conflict with Iran. Kent argued that Iran was not on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons, contradicting prevailing assessments. His remarks have drawn criticism and sparked debate about the factors contributing to regional instability and the potential for escalation between Israel and Iran.

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Qatar orders departure of two Iranian diplomats over gas facility attack Foto: France 24
France 24 19 mar. 2026, 00:39 (1 day ago) Good

Qatar orders departure of two Iranian diplomats over gas facility attack

Qatar's foreign ministry on Wednesday ordered Iran's military and security attaches along with their staff to leave the country within 24 hours, following an attack on its massive natural gas facility. FRANCE 24's Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from Doha.

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'Idea that Trump can be led around by Israel is foolishness,' ex-envoy to Iran says Foto: France 24
France 24 19 mar. 2026, 19:14 (1 day ago) Excellent

'Idea that Trump can be led around by Israel is foolishness,' ex-envoy to Iran says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Elliott Abrams, a former special envoy of US President Donald Trump to Iran, dismissed as "foolishness" the idea that Israel led Trump into war with Tehran. Abrams, who served during Trump's first term in office, said he backed the ongoing war, saying that "five presidents in a row" had vowed to prevent a nuclear Iran but Trump "is the first person who's really acting on that".

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