Wed May 07 05:49:59 UTC 2025: ## India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates: International Community Urges Restraint
**NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD** – A major military escalation between India and Pakistan has sparked international alarm, with world leaders urging both nuclear-armed nations to exercise restraint. India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting multiple sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, claiming they were terrorist training camps. Pakistan responded by claiming to have struck Indian army positions and downed several Indian warplanes, characterizing the Indian action as an “act of war.”
The overnight clashes resulted in at least 26 deaths in Pakistan and 10 in Indian-administered Kashmir, according to officials.
The international community swiftly condemned the violence. US President Joe Biden expressed hope for a swift end to the conflict, a sentiment echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for “maximum military restraint” from both countries, emphasizing that the world “cannot afford a military confrontation” between the two nations.
France similarly urged restraint, acknowledging India’s security concerns but stressing the need to avoid further escalation and protect civilians. Japan expressed strong concern about the potential for further escalation and urged dialogue. The UAE also called for restraint and a return to diplomatic solutions.
While Israel voiced support for India’s right to self-defense, the overall international response has been one of deep concern and a plea for de-escalation through diplomatic means. The situation remains volatile, raising significant fears about the potential for a wider conflict between the two nuclear powers.
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