WASHINGTON (HRNW): Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has issued a high-level warning stating that Pakistan, Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran are developing sophisticated missile systems capable of carrying nuclear warheads with the range to directly reach the United States. In her recent statement, she emphasized that this modern missile technology enhances the speed, precision, and strike capabilities of existing ballistic and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), a development framed within the context of global strategic competition and deterrence strategies. While China and Russia already possess advanced ICBMs and North Korea continues to conduct long-range tests, Iran is reportedly making steady progress in its missile program, and Pakistan’s developments remain focused on maintaining regional stability through a defensive strategic posture. This advancement is expected to accelerate the global arms race, heighten tensions between the U.S. and other major powers, and lead to increased defense budgets and new military strategies worldwide. Experts suggest that such intelligence briefings often highlight threats to justify policy shifts and international pressure, while global observers note that the world is moving toward a “New Cold War” environment where technology, defense, and nuclear capabilities have once again become the focal point of international politics.
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