US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan as one of the major nuclear threats facing the United States, placing it alongside Russia and China.
Speaking to lawmakers, Gabbard said the US intelligence community assesses that countries including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan are developing a range of advanced missile delivery systems capable of carrying nuclear and conventional payloads that could put the US homeland within range.
She warned that the number of missiles capable of reaching the United States is expected to rise sharply, projecting a surge to over 16,000 by 2035 from around 3,000 currently.
Gabbard also pointed to North Korea’s deepening ties with Russia and China, suggesting growing strategic coordination among US adversaries. On Iran, she reiterated Washington’s stance that its nuclear capabilities have been significantly weakened, stating there has been no evidence of rebuilding efforts following US strikes last year.
Her remarks come amid broader concerns over the rapid expansion of global missile arsenals and follow similar statements made by US President Donald Trump in recent months on emerging nuclear threats.
