The United States is urging allies to take on greater responsibility in global counterterrorism operations as Washington widens its focus to emerging threats linked to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and other regions beyond the Middle East, according to U.S. officials.
The effort is part of a new national counterterrorism strategy from the Trump administration that seeks to expand burden-sharing with partner nations while confronting Islamist extremist groups, transnational criminal networks, and ideologically driven violence across multiple regions, officials said.
White House counterterrorism officials are scheduled to meet with international partners this week to coordinate next steps and discuss how allied governments can bolster joint security operations, including maritime security in key global chokepoints tied to Iran-related risks, according to a senior administration official.
Sebastian Gorka, the White House senior director for counterterrorism, said the strategy reflects a shift away from what he described as the United States acting as the “world’s global police officer,” arguing that allies must assume more operational responsibility in counterterrorism and security missions abroad.
The strategy, signed by President Donald J. Trump, prioritizes dismantling Islamist terror networks, drug cartels, and violent extremist groups while expanding cooperation with allied nations in regions where Iran-linked actors and proxy networks remain active, officials said.
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