📌 US Declares TRF a Terrorist Organization, India Expresses Gratitude
In a major development following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, the United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The group had claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack in which 26 innocent tourists were killed.
A strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation.
Appreciate @SecRubio and @StateDept for designating TRF—a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) proxy—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It claimed responsibility for the…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 18, 2025
India’s Response: A Welcome Move
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar expressed gratitude to the United States, stating that India and the US stand firmly united against terrorism. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“A strong reaffirmation that India and the United States stand together in countering terrorism. Grateful to Secretary Marco Rubio and the United States for designating TRF, a proxy of LeT, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).”
🔍 What is TRF?
The Resistance Front (TRF) is widely recognized as a front organization for Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Created to mask LeT’s involvement in attacks in Kashmir, TRF has been behind several acts of terror, including:
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Targeted killings of civilians
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Attacks on Indian armed forces
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Intimidation of local population
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And most recently, the deadly Pahalgam terror attack
🌍 Why This Designation Matters
The United States designating TRF as an FTO is not just a symbolic gesture, but a concrete step that will:
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Freeze TRF’s financial assets
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Ban its operations globally
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Expose Pakistan’s support to terrorism
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Strengthen India’s case on global platforms
🗨️ What US Secretary Marco Rubio Said
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement highlighting the importance of this move. He said:
“Designating TRF as a terrorist organization is in the best interest of national security. This decision reflects the United States’ unwavering commitment to countering global terrorism and maintaining peace.”
📞 Stronger Indo-US Counterterrorism Cooperation
Following the Pahalgam incident, US President had spoken to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending full support. This latest step demonstrates that India and the US are aligned not just strategically but also in terms of counterterrorism efforts.
The US designating TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is a major diplomatic victory for India and a clear message to Pakistan-sponsored terror outfits. The move is expected to intensify pressure on terrorist groups operating from across the border and further bolster India’s global stance in its fight against terrorism.
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