US Backs Pakistan on Afghanistan-Linked Terrorism

The US backs Pakistan's concerns over terrorism linked to Afghanistan, says Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His remark is the US position on Afghanistan terrorism as it relates to Pakistan.

Secretary of State is the US official who made the statement. Backs Pakistan's concerns means the US is supporting the worries Pakistan has raised, not that a new agreement was signed in this update. Terrorism linked to Afghanistan is the subject of those concerns. The update does not quote a longer speech, name a group, or announce a joint action.

What the US said on Afghanistan terrorism

Marco Rubio said the US backs Pakistan's concerns. That is the full claim in this update about Afghanistan terrorism. No further step is described.

Our verdict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US backs Pakistan's concerns over terrorism linked to Afghanistan. The update does not add a new deal or operation.

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