US Toughens Stance On Pahalgam Attack, Says Support For Terror Won’t Go Unpunished Under Donald Trump

New Delhi: The United States on Thursday reiterated its tough stance on terrorism, with the State Department warning that countries or entities supporting terror will face consequences under the Trump administration. The statement echoes US President Donald Trump ’s pledge to hold accountable those who aid or shelter terrorist groups.

The remarks amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which terrorists from and trained in Pakistan killed 26 people, many of them tourists in Baisaran.

The US State Department's warning is a clear message to Pakistan, which has been accused of supporting terrorist groups operating in the region. The department's statement echoes US President Donald Trump's pledge to hold accountable those who aid or shelter terrorist groups.

“As the President of the US (POTUS) has made very clear, under the Trump administration there will be consequences for those who support terrorism," the US State Department said in a tweet. It also posted a similar tweet from its Hindi language handle.

The social media post comes shortly after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to their respective counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.

Pakistan, which has denied responsibility for the attacks conducted by terrorists, has tried to paint India as the aggressor in front of multilateral blocs. Along with lobbying at international forums, Pakistan has also allowed its army to carry out unprovoked firings along the LoC, hence raising tensions in an already tense atmosphere.

US Warns of Consequences

The US message to Pakistan has huge implications for the region. By warning Pakistan that supporting terrorism will have consequences, the US is sending a strong signal that it will not tolerate any attempts to undermine regional stability and security.

Further, by standing firm against terrorism, the US is reassuring its allies that it will continue to support them in their efforts to combat terrorism.