Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, fears of an all-out war are rising, exacerbated by power outages and suspended cricket matches. This situation intensified after a terrorist attack on April 22 that killed 26 people in Kashmir, which India attributes to Pakistan. In response, India conducted military strikes on what it claims are “terror camps” in Pakistan, resulting in significant casualties, with Pakistan asserting it downed five Indian fighter jets.
Both nations have accused each other of ongoing military aggression, with Pakistan reporting civilian deaths from cross-border shelling. Communities near the de facto border in Kashmir are fleeing due to the violence, which both countries claim in full but control in part. In the sporting arena, the Indian Premier League has been postponed due to safety fears stemming from the conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged with leaders from both countries in efforts to de-escalate the situation. Rubio expressed condolences over the terrorist attack during his conversation with Indian officials, while also urging Pakistan to curb its support for terrorist groups. However, Indian sources indicate they view the conflict as bilateral, skeptical of any external mediating role by the U.S.
President Trump has stated a desire for both countries to resolve their issues but has refrained from direct involvement. Mixed signals from the U.S. administration regarding engagement in the crisis have raised questions about its influence, particularly with deteriorating U.S.-Pakistan relations. The historical conflict over Kashmir remains the core issue, having sparked multiple wars and perennial accusations of cross-border terrorism from India, which Pakistan denies.
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