US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard calls Islamist terrorism a shared threat

United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Islamist terrorism as a global threat affecting India, the US, and several Middle Eastern nations. Addressing concerns over Pakistan-sponsored attacks on India, she emphasized the seriousness of the issue and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to countering terrorism.

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Gabbard, who met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar earlier in the day, highlighted the collaborative efforts between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in tackling this threat. She stressed that both leaders recognize the danger posed by extremist groups and are working closely to combat their influence.

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#WATCH | Delhi | On Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says, "... President Trump, in his first administration and the presidency that continues now, has been very clear about his commitment to defeating this threat of Islamist… pic.twitter.com/jBKUBCj4vm

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Responding to questions about repeated terror attacks on India originating from Pakistan, Gabbard underlined that the US remains firmly committed to addressing the challenge. She pointed out that extremist networks continue to impact not just India and Bangladesh, but are also active in Syria, Israel, and across the Middle East. The ongoing efforts by both nations, she suggested, aim at dismantling these organizations and preventing further destabilization.

The discussion comes amid growing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region, where both India and the US have increased intelligence-sharing and counterterrorism cooperation. Gabbard’s remarks indicate a continued alignment between New Delhi and Washington in addressing transnational security threats, reinforcing their strategic partnership in tackling terrorism.