WASHINGTON– U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is closely monitoring the escalating situation between India and Pakistan, following India’s targeted strikes on terrorist infrastructure across the border. Rubio, who also holds the role of National Security Adviser, reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to engaging both sides in pursuit of de-escalation and peace.
“I am monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely,” Rubio said in a post on X. “I echo President Trump’s comments earlier today that this hopefully ends quickly and will continue to engage both Indian and Pakistani leadership towards a peaceful resolution.”
President Donald Trump, speaking briefly to reporters during an unrelated White House appearance, commented on the developments as the first official U.S. response to the strikes. “It’s a shame,” Trump said. “They’ve been fighting for a long time. I just hope it ends very quickly.”
According to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Washington, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Rubio soon after the operation, briefing him on the rationale and scope of the strikes, which were carried out under Operation Sindoor. The embassy described the action as “measured, responsible, and designed to be non-escalatory,” emphasizing that only known terrorist camps were targeted and that no Pakistani civilian, economic, or military infrastructure was affected.
“India’s actions were focused and precise,” the statement read. “Pakistan was expected to take action against terrorists and dismantle the infrastructure supporting them. Instead, the past two weeks have seen denial and false flag accusations.”
The embassy also said India has presented credible evidence—including technical data, survivor testimonies, and intelligence inputs—linking the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, which killed 26 civilians, to Pakistan-based terrorist groups.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce echoed the administration’s concern, describing the situation as “dynamic” and “serious.” She reiterated Washington’s call for restraint and diplomatic engagement.
“This remains an evolving situation,” Bruce said. “We urge Pakistan and India to work toward a responsible resolution that preserves long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia. We’re in active communication with both governments at multiple levels and are closely tracking the latest developments.”
The Biden administration continues to maintain that peaceful dialogue remains the most viable path forward in a region long plagued by volatility and mistrust. (Source: IANS)
