U.S. urges both sides to work towards a responsible solution as violence escalates
April 27 —
Tensions between India and Pakistan are rising after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. The United States says it is closely monitoring the situation, urging both sides to work towards a responsible solution.
In a statement emailed to news agency Reuters, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said:
“This is an evolving situation, and we are monitoring developments closely. We have been in touch with the governments of India and Pakistan at multiple levels.”
The U.S. has publicly backed India following the attack but stopped short of directly criticizing Pakistan.
The response comes after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists, killing 26 civilians and injuring several others.
The Resistance Front (TRF) — a proxy group linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba — claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan, meanwhile, has denied the allegations and called for a neutral investigation.
Diplomatic tensions have further escalated, with India suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan responding by closing its airspace to Indian airlines.
Exchanges of fire have also been reported along the de facto border in Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed severe action. Speaking from Bihar, he declared:
“Today, from the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world: India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth.
India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve.
Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us in these times.”
In India, protests erupted in Jammu, with demonstrators shouting slogans against Pakistan.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, downplayed the chance of U.S. intervention. Trump told reporters that India and Pakistan would “figure it out one way or the other,” stating:
“There’s great tension between Pakistan and India, but there always has been.”
Trump declined to say whether he would directly contact leaders in New Delhi or Islamabad to help de-escalate the situation.
Former U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price warned that Washington’s deepening partnership with India could encourage more aggression.
Speaking to Reuters, he said:
“If India feels that the Trump administration will back it to the hilt no matter what, we could be in store for more escalation and more violence between these nuclear-armed neighbors.”
The world is closely watching as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, with the fallout potentially carrying far-reaching consequences.
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