US EditionRubio urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate as deadly cross border attacks continue
- On May 8, 2025, Marco Rubio, the United States Secretary of State, called on India and Pakistan to promptly reduce tensions amid ongoing border clashes in Kashmir.
- The escalation followed deadly attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22 and subsequent Indian strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- Pakistan launched artillery fire, drones, and eight missile strikes targeting Jammu, which India said were intercepted by its defense systems, while both sides reported civilian casualties and temporary airport closures.
- Rubio called for an immediate reduction in tensions and expressed US backing for direct talks, urging Pakistan to take tangible actions to halt backing of terrorist organizations and conveying condolences for the loss of civilian lives, according to a State Department spokesperson.
- The US commitment to regional stability and calls from global powers for restraint suggest international concern that the confrontation between these nuclear neighbors could escalate further.
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WASHINGTON: The US has called upon both Pakistan and India to hold “direct talks” to bring down tensions and said it will support any effort, including a neutral probe, to ensure the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack are brought to justice. In a press briefing on Thursday, Tammy Bruce, the State Department spokesperson, said the US was aware of Pakistan’s offer for a neutral investigation into the attack. “Pakistan wants an independent investi…
U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations
Tensions in South Asia are running high after India and Pakistan accused each other of firing at their respective military sites. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called leaders in both countries and pushed for what he called immediate de-escalation and direct dialogue. But there is heavy shelling on both sides of the disputed border. Nick Schifrin reports.
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Secretary Rubio, EU's Kallas
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed to him that India will firmly counter any attempts by Pakistan to escalate the situation. The external affairs minister also had a phone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Following the phone conversation with Rubio, Jaishankar underlined India’s targeted and measur…
S Jaishankar Speaks To US Secretary Of State Amid India-Pak Tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed to him that India will firmly counter any attempts by Pakistan to escalate the situation.
Rubio urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate as deadly cross border attacks continue
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (May 8) urged India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate and engage in dialogue, as he pressed Islamabad to end any support for "terrorist groups". The two nuclear-armed neighbours have engaged in
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