Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:29am on 18 Jul 2025,Friday India Global
The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the move underscores Washington’s commitment to counterterrorism and justice. The designation imposes financial and travel sanctions on TRF and its members. TRF initially claimed responsibility for the attack, later retracting it. The attack escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure. The US action strengthens global counterterrorism cooperation and reaffirms support for India’s security efforts. (PC: France 24 & The Economic Times)
