‘Clearly a Terrorist Attack’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Delhi Blast

November 13, 2025, New Delhi US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the recent explosion in Delhi “clearly a terrorist attack” and praised Indian authorities for the way they are handling the investigation. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday (local time), Rubio said that the Indian officials have been “measured, cautious, and professional” in their response since the tragic incident that took place on November 10 near the Red Fort. Rubio said, “The Indians need to be commended. They’ve been very professional in how they are carrying out this investigation. It clearly was a terrorist attack — a car loaded with highly explosive materials that detonated and killed many people.” He added that the investigation is still ongoing and that India’s authorities will share more details once they have all the facts. The US Secretary of State also mentioned that he had spoken with India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, about the explosion. Rubio said that while the United States had offered to assist, India is fully capable of handling the situation. “We are aware of the potential this incident has to escalate, and we discussed that today — the potential for it to become something broader. We have offered help, but I think they are very capable of conducting the investigation themselves. They don’t need our help and are doing a very good job,” he said. Rubio and Jaishankar met on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada. During the meeting, Rubio expressed his condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the blast. The two leaders also discussed the broader implications of the attack, as well as other global and bilateral issues. Back in India, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed deep sorrow over the deaths caused by what has now been officially recognized as a terrorist attack. The Cabinet passed a resolution condemning the act and directed that the investigation be conducted with “the utmost urgency and professionalism.” The resolution described the explosion as a “heinous act carried out by anti-national forces” through a car bomb that detonated near the Red Fort on the evening of November 10. The blast resulted in multiple deaths and left several others injured. The government emphasized the need to identify all those responsible, including the perpetrators, their collaborators, and those who may have supported or financed the attack. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the Delhi blast. The agency is currently collecting evidence, examining forensic data, and questioning witnesses to trace the source of the explosives and the people behind the attack. As the investigation continues, both Indian and international officials have stressed the importance of unity and strong counter-terror cooperation to prevent such incidents in the future. The Delhi blast has shaken the nation, but the message from both New Delhi and Washington remains clear — those responsible will be found and brought to justice. ‘Clearly a Terrorist Attack’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Delhi Blast US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the recent explosion in Delhi was “clearly a terrorist attack,” praising Indian authorities for handling the investigation with professionalism and caution. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said India’s response has been “measured and responsible” and commended officials for their continued efforts to uncover the truth behind the November 10 blast near the Red Fort. He shared that he had spoken with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about the situation, adding that while the US offered help, India is fully capable of managing the probe on its own. Rubio also expressed condolences for the lives lost in the tragic incident. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, described the explosion as a “heinous terrorist act” and directed that the investigation be conducted with utmost urgency. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently leading the inquiry to identify those responsible and ensure justice for the victims. The Delhi blast has drawn global concern, but both India and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism together.