Fears are escalating of an all-out war between India and Pakistan, with both countries engaged in their most intense fighting in decades following a deadly terrorist attack last month attributed to Islamabad. India launched military strikes against what it termed “terror camps,” resulting in significant casualties while Pakistan claimed to have downed several Indian fighter jets and drones, a claim that India has yet to confirm. Both nations accuse each other of continued military aggression, with recent shelling near their de facto border leading to civilian casualties, prompting villagers to flee their homes in Kashmir, a region of long-standing dispute.
Amid growing tensions, the U.S. is trying to mediate. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged with both nations, expressing condolences for the April 22 terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 individuals, primarily tourists. He talked to Indian officials about India’s right to defend itself and urged Pakistan to halt support for terrorist groups. However, an Indian source indicated skepticism about U.S. mediation, emphasizing the bilateral nature of the conflict and the need for Pakistan to address terrorism.
President Trump has not directly intervened but stated his desire to see India and Pakistan resolve their issues, while some U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, suggested non-involvement. Past U.S. involvement in de-escalating India-Pakistan tensions raises questions about its current influence, particularly given deteriorating U.S.-Pakistan relations. The situation remains precarious, reflecting deep-rooted animosities tied to historical territorial disputes over Kashmir.
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