Trump Urges Peace in South Asia Amid Rising Tensions

US President Donald Trump urged India and Pakistan to stop their conflict, expressing willingness to help. He made these remarks following India's Operation Sindoor strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Trump emphasized the long-standing tensions between the countries, hoping for a quick resolution.

In a call for peace during heightened tensions, US President Donald Trump urged India and Pakistan to halt their ongoing conflict. Trump expressed his willingness to assist in resolving the crisis, emphasizing the strong relationships the US maintains with both countries.

His comments followed India's Operation Sindoor, a significant military strike targeting terrorist infrastructures within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This operation was in retaliation for a brutal assault in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals.

Trump lamented the prolonged history of discord between the nuclear-armed neighbors, expressing hope for a swift resolution. Meanwhile, Pakistan reported casualties and significant injuries as a result of India's missile strikes.

(With inputs from agencies.)