The United States has called on India and Pakistan to seek a “responsible resolution” to the escalating tensions in South Asia, following a deadly attack on tourists in the Indian town of Pahalgam.
During a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate conversations with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
“President Trump reaffirmed to Prime Minister Modi last week that the United States stands firmly with India in the fight against terrorism and fully supports his leadership,” Bruce stated. “We remain in contact with both governments at various levels to encourage de-escalation.”
Prime Minister Sharif, during his call with Rubio, rejected India’s accusations linking Pakistan to the April 22 attack, which killed 26 people. He emphasized the need for a transparent, credible, and impartial investigation into the incident.
India has blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the attack, while Pakistan has denied involvement and demanded an independent probe. In the aftermath, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty—an agreement signed in 1960 to regulate water sharing between the two countries—while Pakistan responded by closing its airspace to Indian aircraft.
The diplomatic fallout has intensified concerns of a broader regional crisis, prompting renewed calls from Washington for dialogue and restraint.
