Streaks of light illuminate the sky as Indian air defence systems engage hostile objects on May 10, 2025 in Jammu, India. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India’s targeted strikes on alleged “terrorist infrastructure” inside Pakistan, which were carried out in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. Both sides have since exchanged drone and missile attacks along the border, resulting in dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption, with each nation vowing further action while international mediators urge de-escalation.
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India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday, but the peace between the two nuclear-armed powers did not seem to last, with explosions reported in the area of Kashmir controlled by India.
Omar Abdullah, chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir, said on X that fighting started in the region’s capital city, “air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.”
The initial ceasefire announcement came hours after fighting escalated on Saturday, with both nations launching continued military operations against each other.
President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire in a post on Truth Social and said the agreement was the result of U.S.-brokered talks, but the extent of the administration’s involvement was not clear.
Pakistani and Indian leaders confirmed the ceasefire agreement but did not cite U.S. involvement in their initial statements.
An Indian foreign ministry official said the deal was “worked out directly between the two countries,” according to the New York Times.
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif did, however, thank Trump for his “proactive role for peace” and the U.S. for “facilitating this outcome, which we have accepted in the interest of regional peace and stability.”
Indian paramilitary soldiers stand alert in the city center on May 10, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India’s May 7 missile strikes on Pakistan-controlled territory, which killed at least 31 people and were carried out in response to an earlier militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that India blames on Pakistan. Both sides have since exchanged deadly cross-border fire, expelled diplomats, and suspended trade, while international actors urge restraint to prevent the conflict from spiraling further.
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Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar did not mention the role of the U.S. in a statement confirming the ceasefire and said that “India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
“It will continue to do so,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar‘s ceasefire announcement on X also did not mention U.S. involvement.
“Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard in the city center on May 10, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India’s May 7 missile strikes on Pakistan-controlled territory, which killed at least 31 people and were carried out in response to an earlier militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that India blames on Pakistan. Both sides have since exchanged deadly cross-border fire, expelled diplomats, and suspended trade, while international actors urge restraint to prevent the conflict from spiraling further.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that Vice President JD Vance met with leaders of the two nations over the last two days and that the countries agreed “to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.”
Indian or Pakistani officials have not publicly confirmed that they’ve agreed to such talks.
Jaishankar said he did speak with Rubio Saturday morning, but did not detail U.S. involvement in the ceasefire deal talks.
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