Kent described this news as an extremely important step, although he emphasized that it has not yet been confirmed whether the Iranian side has accepted the agreement. "Great news tonight, a preliminary agreement on a two-week ceasefire between us and the Iranians has been reached. It has not yet been confirmed whether the Iranians have accepted this agreement, but I hope they have," Kent stated. In his statement, he particularly warned about the role of Israel, stressing that any potential military actions by that country could threaten not only the temporary ceasefire but also long-term peace efforts. "It is crucial to ensure that Israel does not sabotage this ceasefire or the lasting peace we are trying to achieve with Iran. The last thing we need is a repeat of the scenario from earlier negotiations, when attacks led to an escalation of the conflict," he said. Kent also highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's energy flows pass, warning that stabilizing the situation would allow the resumption of global energy trade. "We are one step away from reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which would enable the stabilization of the world's energy supply and trade," he noted. He believes that the United States should limit military support to Israel to prevent offensive operations against Iran. "We must reduce military support to the extent that Israel cannot conduct offensive operations, but instead uses its capabilities solely for defense," Kent stated, adding that Israel has different strategic goals compared to Washington. According to him, while the U.S. aims to reach an agreement with Iran, Israel's strategy leans toward completely overthrowing the Iranian government, which could jeopardize the peace process. Kent concluded that a military solution does not currently exist and that previous actions have only further destabilized the region. "Every military action has further strengthened the regime and undermined the security of the region, including the free flow of energy and trade. We must remain focused on lasting peace," he said. Finally, he sent messages of support to the American president and soldiers on the ground. "I pray for peace, for President Trump, for successful negotiations, and for the safety of our soldiers who are exposed to danger," Kent concluded.
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Joe Kent: Now we must restrain the Israelis and withdraw military support so they can no longer attack.
Former director of the National Counterterrorism Center and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, Joe Kent, issued a video message following the announcement of a potential two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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