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Abdul Basit, a former Pakistani diplomat and high commissioner to India, made provocative remarks during a televised interview, warning that Pakistan should consider attacking Indian cities like Mumbai and New Delhi if the country faces a threat from the United States. His comments, which were described as irresponsible and alarming, were in response to statements by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who highlighted Pakistan's long-range missile program as a potential threat to US interests. Basit claimed that Gabbard's remarks reflected an "anti-Pakistan" bias, emphasizing her Indian heritage and suggesting that the US views India as a strategic partner rather than Pakistan. He argued that Pakistan's missile capabilities are "India-specific" and lack the intercontinental range of India's Agni 5 and Agni 6 missiles. "We don't have that kind of range," he said, adding that Pakistan should focus on targeting Israel instead. The diplomat also criticized the US for not acknowledging Pakistan's missile program in the same way it does India's, stating that India's strategic partnerships with the US and China make it a key player in regional dynamics. "India and the US are strategic partners, like we are with China," Basit said, warning that Pakistan should not assume it has equal standing with the US. He reiterated that the US would never consider Pakistan a long-term strategic partner, despite some improvements under former President Donald Trump. Basit's remarks escalated when he suggested that if the US attacked Pakistan, the country should retaliate by targeting Indian cities. "If anyone casts an evil eye on us, we must not think twice and attack Mumbai and New Delhi," he said, describing the threat as a "worst-case scenario.#mumbai #india #new_delhi #tulsi_gabbard #abdul_basit

Abdul Basit: If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy Abdul Basit, a former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, made a controversial statement suggesting that Pakistan should retaliate by attacking Indian cities such as Delhi and Mumbai if the United States launches an attack on the country. During an interview with a Pakistani news channel, Basit claimed that Islamabad’s “default move” in such a scenario would be to strike Indian cities, arguing that the U.S. would not target Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. He posed the question to a TV anchor, asking, “What do you think will be our option then? India,” before asserting that Pakistan would “attack Mumbai and New Delhi in India without even thinking twice.” Basit’s remarks came in response to U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s recent comments to the Senate intelligence committee, where she warned that Pakistan’s missile program could pose a threat to the U.S. homeland. Basit criticized Gabbard’s stance, calling her worldview “anti-Pakistan” and emphasizing that Pakistan’s deterrence strategy is “India-specific.” He argued that while the U.S. and Israel are beyond Pakistan’s nuclear range, the country’s intercontinental missiles, such as the Agni-5 and Agni-6, could target India. Pakistan’s strategic capabilities, according to the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, include six operational nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, primarily short to medium-range systems. However, the country is advancing its cruise missile technology and developing longer-range missiles like the Shaheen-3, which can strike targets up to 2,750 kilometers away. Despite this, the Shaheen-3 does not qualify as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which requires a minimum range of over 5,500 kilometers.#pakistan #india #tulsi_gabbard #abdul_basit #shaheen_3

Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit warned that if the United States attacks Pakistan, Islamabad would retaliate by targeting Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai. The statement, made during a discussion of hypothetical scenarios, reflects a strategic approach similar to Iran’s targeting of Gulf nations, which lack U.S. military bases. Basit, who served as Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi from 2014 to 2017, emphasized that such a scenario remains highly unlikely but theoretically possible. Basit outlined a worst-case scenario in which the U.S. views Pakistan’s nuclear program as a threat or attempts to dismantle its capabilities. He suggested that if Pakistan could not directly strike U.S. bases in the Gulf or retaliate against Israel, India would become the default target. “If the U.S. attacks Pakistan and we cannot reach their bases in the Gulf or strike Israel, then what would be our only option? India,” he said. He added that even if Pakistan’s military range does not extend to India, a hostile action against Pakistan would necessitate a strike on Indian cities, including Mumbai and New Delhi. The remarks drew criticism for their perceived recklessness, as they contrast with the absence of U.S. military infrastructure in India. Analysts noted that while Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations leverage proximity to U.S. bases, Pakistan’s hypothetical retaliation against India lacks such strategic rationale. Basit’s comments were framed as provocative, highlighting the potential for escalation in a region already fraught with tensions. The warning came amid heightened global concerns about nuclear threats, with U.S. intelligence officials recently identifying Pakistan as a significant nuclear risk.#pakistan #united_states #india #tulsi_gabbard #abdal_basit

Joe Kent Resignation: White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks, reaffirms Donald Trump’s confidence in Tulsi Gabbard The White House has clarified that Joe Kent, who recently resigned from his position as the former National Counterterrorism Center chief, was not involved in any discussions related to the US operation in Iran. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that President Donald Trump continues to have “full confidence” in Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, despite the political fallout from Kent’s resignation. Leavitt told Fox News that Kent, the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the Iran conflict, “was not involved in any discussions on the Iran operation.” This statement was aimed at downplaying the significance of Kent’s public break with the administration, especially as his resignation has raised questions about the intelligence basis for the war and whether there was internal dissent within the national security establishment. Leavitt used the interview to strongly support Tulsi Gabbard, stating that Trump has “full confidence” in the Director of National Intelligence despite the political storm triggered by Kent’s exit. She also addressed Kent’s claims that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States, calling them “false claims” and noting that Democrats and some in the liberal media had repeated similar arguments. Leavitt said that Trump had “strong and compelling evidence” that Iran was preparing to attack the United States first. She added that the intelligence behind the president’s decision came from multiple sources, and that Trump would never make the decision to deploy military assets against a foreign adversary in a vacuum.#white_house #karoline_leavitt #joe_kent #tulsi_gabbard #iran_operation

As fire and fury hit MAGA tent, Vance walks the tightrope for 2028 The escalating tensions within the MAGA movement, which once rallied behind Donald Trump’s anti-war rhetoric, have intensified as the administration faces internal dissent. On March 17, 2026, Joe Kent, a long-time supporter of Trump’s policies, resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Centre. In his letter, Kent criticized the recent war against Iran, stating that the conflict was driven by pressure from Israel and its American allies. He argued that Iran posed no imminent threat to the U.S. and that the decision to escalate the conflict was misguided. This resignation marks a significant shift within the Trump administration, as key figures within the MAGA movement begin to question the war strategy. Laura Loomer, a prominent Trump ally, speculated on social media that Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence and a vocal opponent of the war, might soon follow suit. The war, launched by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has triggered a realignment of loyalties across both political parties. Within the Republican Party, a notable reversal has occurred: three former Trump opponents—Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio—now serve as the primary advocates for the war effort. These figures, who once clashed with Trump on foreign policy issues, including the handling of conflicts in the Middle East, have now aligned with his stance. Polling shows that over 80% of Republican voters support the war, a stark contrast to the skepticism of MAGA natives like Kent. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former House representative, resigned earlier in 2026, while Vice-President J.D.#benjamin_netanyahu #joe_kent #maga_movement #laura_loomer #tulsi_gabbard