US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday identified Pakistan as among the countries posing the most significant nuclear threats to the United States, while claiming recent military operations have “degraded” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “Russia, China, North Korea, Pakistan pose biggest nuclear threats to US,” Gabbard said speaking before a Senate panel. “The Iranian regime appears to be intact, but largely degraded by US military operation,” Gabbard noted. In a broader threat assessment, Gabbard named Al-Qaeda and ISIS as the most significant threats to US interests overseas, particularly in parts of Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. The remarks came after a senior security officialresigned on Tuesday amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Source: The Telegraph March 18, 2026 15:12 UTC