Fri May 09 01:57:32 UTC 2025: ## US Urges De-escalation Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Following Indian Military Operation

**New Delhi, India – May 9, 2025** – Following a recent terrorist attack in India and India’s subsequent military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, the United States has called for de-escalation between the two nuclear-armed nations. While stating that the US will not directly intervene in the conflict, Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized the administration’s concern about a potential nuclear war.

In a television interview Thursday, Mr. Vance reiterated President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio’s statements urging both India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions. He clarified that while the US cannot control the actions of either country, it will continue to pursue diplomatic channels to prevent the situation from escalating into a broader conflict.

The statement comes after India launched “Operation Sindoor” on Wednesday, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22nd that killed 26 people, including tourists. The Indian Defence Ministry asserted that the country remains prepared to defend its sovereignty.

Secretary of State Rubio separately spoke with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging immediate de-escalation and emphasizing the need for direct dialogue between the two countries. He expressed US support for improved communication and reiterated condolences for the Pahalgam attack, reaffirming the US commitment to combating terrorism alongside India. He also pressed Pakistan to take concrete steps to cease support for terrorist groups. The Vice President’s family was in India during the April 22nd attack.

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