Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan: A Global Concern

U.S. President Donald Trump called India-Pakistan tensions a shame, following India's attack on Pakistan after an assault in Kashmir. The U.S. urged both countries to de-escalate, while analysts noted America's focus on Ukraine and Gaza. The U.S. remains in contact with both nations.

U.S. President Donald Trump described the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan as 'a shame'. This comes in the wake of India's retaliatory strikes on Pakistani territories following a fatal militant attack in Kashmir on April 22.

In response to the attack, India targeted nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, causing international concern. Despite the tensions, the U.S. refrained from directly blaming Pakistan, urging both nuclear-armed neighbors to seek a peaceful resolution.

American involvement has been cautious, with emphasis on reaching diplomatic solutions elsewhere, such as in Ukraine and Gaza. Nonetheless, U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have been in touch with both India and Pakistan to monitor and mediate the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)