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Amid rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror assault, the US urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate. Secretary of State Rubio emphasised cooperation in opposition to terrorism and referred to as for investigations.
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Amid escalating rigidity between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror assault that claimed 26 lives, the US has inspired New Delhi and Islamabad to de-escalate tensions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with International Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, reaffirming the US’s dedication to cooperate with India in opposition to terrorism and urging Pakistan’s cooperation in investigating the “unconscionable” assault in Kashmir.
America’ high envoy requested the leaders of each nuclear-powered neighbours to work to de-escalate tensions between them.
Throughout a name with Mr Jaishankar, Mr Rubio voiced solidarity with New Delhi and expressed his sorrow for the lives misplaced within the horrific terrorist assault in Pahalgam. He additionally reaffirmed the US’ dedication to cooperation with India in opposition to terrorism, but in addition inspired warning as India accuses Pakistan of backing the assault and requires retaliation, in keeping with US State Division spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian Exterior Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the moment. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives misplaced within the horrific terrorist assault in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the US’ dedication to cooperation with India in opposition to…
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025
Mr Rubio inspired India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and preserve peace and safety in South Asia.
After the decision, Mr Jaishankar posted on X that “perpetrators, backers and planners” of the assault “have to be delivered to justice.”
Mentioned the Pahalgam terrorist assault with US @SecRubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners have to be delivered to justice.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 1, 2025
Whereas on name with Prime Minister Sharif, Mr Rubio requested Pakistan to sentence the assault in Kashmir on April 22 and cooperate in an investigation. The US Secretary of State “urged Pakistani officers’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable assault, Ms Bruce stated.
Mr Rubio informed the Pakistani Prime Minister to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications, and preserve peace and safety in South Asia.
Right now, Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and inspired Pakistan to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications, and preserve peace and safety in South Asia: US State Division spokesperson Tammy…
— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025
“Each leaders reaffirmed their continued dedication to holding terrorists accountable for his or her heinous acts of violence. The Secretary urged Pakistani officers’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable assault,” stated Ms Bruce.
Pahalgam Assault and US Response
India has blamed Pakistan for the assault after The Resistance Entrance (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) claimed duty for it.
Pakistan, in the meantime, denies duty and has referred to as for a impartial probe.
In public, Washington expressed help for India after the assault that was condemned by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, however it has not criticised Pakistan. India is an more and more vital US accomplice as Washington goals to counter China’s rising affect, in the meantime, Pakistan stays Washington’s ally whilst its significance diminished after the 2021 US withdrawal from neighbouring Afghanistan.
Within the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror assault by which 26 folks had been killed, India has taken a raft of measures, downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan. As intelligence reviews reportedly place Pakistan-based teams behind the Pahalgam assault, New Delhi has suspended the Indus Water Treaty of 1960–a historic first– and revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals. The Wagah-Attari border has additionally been closed amid a tense relationship between the 2 nuclear powers.
In retaliation, Pakistan in the meantime closed its airspace to Indian airways and in addition exchanged hearth throughout their de facto border. Pakistan’s defence minister has stated a navy incursion by India was imminent.
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