The United States, along with the G7 nations, has urged nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan to end their escalating conflict and resolve issues through dialogue.
According to Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir in Islamabad and offered US support to initiate constructive talks between the two countries. He called on both sides to seek ways to reduce tensions and avoid further conflict.
Meanwhile, G7 foreign ministers also expressed concern over the situation. In a joint statement, they urged both India and Pakistan to immediately de-escalate and exercise maximum restraint. They warned that any further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability and emphasized the need for direct, peaceful dialogue.
Tensions between the two nations have been high following a recent terror attack in India’s Anantnag district that left 26 tourists dead. In response, India imposed diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including visa cancellations. Pakistan retaliated with similar countermeasures.
In the wake of the conflict, India launched a brief military operation named “Operation Sindoor” in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan responded with its own military offensive, “Operation Bunyan ul-Marsus,” targeting 11 Indian military installations on Friday night.
