The United States intelligence community has revealed that five countries are developing long-range missiles that could potentially reach American soil. The disclosure was made during a Senate Intelligence hearing on global threats.

Tulsi Gabbard stated that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan are advancing missile systems capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads.

She warned that global missile threats could rise sharply, with projections suggesting over 16,000 missiles worldwide by 2035, compared to more than 3,000 currently.

The report highlighted China and Russia as the most consistent threats, noting their efforts to develop advanced systems that can bypass U.S. missile defence technology.

North Korea was also flagged for its intercontinental ballistic missile program and cyber activities, including a major cryptocurrency theft used to fund weapons development. Pakistan and Iran were said to be working toward long-range capabilities that could eventually target the U.S.

Top officials, including John Ratcliffe and Kash Patel, attended the briefing, which also touched on global tensions and ongoing conflicts, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance.