Fri Jun 13 00:00:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: US Remains Tight-Lipped on Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Assurances Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions

**Washington D.C. – June 13, 2025** – The United States has declined to confirm whether Pakistan provided any guarantees regarding action against terrorist groups operating within its borders during a recent high-level visit from a Pakistani parliamentary delegation. The delegation, led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met with senior U.S. officials, including Undersecretary for Political Affairs Alison Hooker, last week.

State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, addressing reporters, stated, “I am not going to discuss the details of those conversations,” when pressed on the issue of counterterrorism commitments from Islamabad.

While Ms. Bruce confirmed that discussions focused on key bilateral issues, including counterterrorism cooperation, and that Ms. Hooker reiterated U.S. support for the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan, no public statement indicated new pledges from Pakistan to curb terror groups. This issue remains a crucial component of U.S.-India relations.

Simultaneously, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with an Indian parliamentary delegation headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. During this meeting, Ms. Bruce stated that the U.S. official “reaffirmed America’s strong support for India in the fight against terrorism and the broader strategic partnership between the two countries.”

When questioned about a potential follow-up to former President Donald Trump’s past offer to mediate between India and Pakistan after the ceasefire, Ms. Bruce was cautious. She referenced Mr. Trump’s commitment to resolving long-standing international disputes but deferred to the White House for any specific plans regarding Kashmir, stating, “You can call the White House… they would have plenty to say.”

The US stance highlights the delicate balance it attempts to strike between its relationships with India and Pakistan, particularly concerning regional security and the ongoing threat of terrorism. The lack of concrete information regarding Pakistan’s commitments is likely to raise concerns in India and could impact future discussions between the three nations.

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