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U.S. Intelligence Finds Pakistan Developing Nuclear-Armed ICBM to Deter U.S. Intervention, Raising Adversary Concerns
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U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Pakistan is developing a nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the continental United States. This development is believed to be aimed at deterring a potential U.S. preemptive strike or intervention in support of India during a future conflict. The intelligence findings have raised concerns among U.S. officials, who warn that the deployment of such a weapon would shift Pakistan's status from a strategic partner to a nuclear adversary. Reports citing U.S. intelligence sources, including a detailed article in Foreign Affairs, indicate that the Pakistani military is secretly advancing this missile program. The U.S. response to this development is expected to involve increased pressure on Pakistan for denuclearization. The timing of the intelligence leak has drawn attention, with some noting heightened concern from former President Donald Trump. Overall, the U.S. views the potential deployment of a Pakistani ICBM with nuclear capability as a significant escalation in regional and global security dynamics.
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