Relations between the United States and Pakistan, two countries which had historically strong ties, appear to be under strain. With the near-arrival of Donald Trump as the President of the United States, the Pentagon has accused Pakistan of developing missiles capable of striking American soil.
This marks a significant shift in the dynamics between the two nations, whose ties were particularly robust during the 1971 India-Pakistan war when the US deployed its navy to assist Pakistan. Scroll down to check the latest updates.
Which 3 countries can hit US
The Pentagon’s assessment makes it clear that Pakistan is aiming to join the ranks of a select group of nations-Russia, North Korea, and China-that possess the capability to target the US mainland. The shocking revelation raises concerns about Pakistan’s strategic intentions and its implications for regional and global security.
As previously stated, Russia, North Korea and China are the only countries which can hit US mainland, as of December 23, 2024.
White House raises alarm for Shehbaz’s missile programme
A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an “emerging threat” to the United States.
Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer’s surprise revelation underscored how far the once-close ties between Washington and Islamabad have deteriorated since the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, as per a report by news agency Reuters.
It also raised questions about whether Pakistan has shifted the objectives of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs long intended to counter those of India, with which it has fought three major wars since 1947.
US speaks on Pakistan’s plan
Speaking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Finer said Pakistan has pursued “increasingly sophisticated missile systems to equipment, that would enable the testing of significantly larger rocket motors.”
“They don’t acknowledge our concerns. They tell us we are biased,” said the second U.S. official, adding that Pakistani officials have wrongly implied that U.S. sanctions on their missile program are intended “to handicap their ability to defend against India.”
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