Rubio has urged both nations “not to escalate the situation”

US Monitoring India-Pakistan Developments After Pahalgam Terror Attack: ANI

The United States is closely monitoring developments between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists, ANI reported, citing US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. The US is also in regular contact with both the Indian and Pakistani governments.

According to reports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to speak with the foreign ministers of both neighbouring countries either today or tomorrow.

At a press briefing on Wednesday, Tammy Bruce was asked by ANI to respond to the Pakistani Minister’s recent statement, in which he admitted that Pakistan had been “doing the dirty work for the United States” while also denying the presence of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan.

In response, Bruce said, “The Secretary of State will speak with the foreign ministers of both countries. We're also monitoring the developments across the board in that region, and we, as you know, are at multiple levels in touch with the governments of India and Pakistan. Not just at the Foreign Minister level, but at multiple levels. We, of course, are encouraging all parties to work together for a responsible solution. The world is watching this, but I have no additional details in that regard..."

She added that Secretary Rubio has urged both nations “not to escalate the situation” and is encouraging other national leaders and foreign ministers to engage with India and Pakistan on this issue. According to the report, “everyday action is being taken” in the case, and the Secretary is in direct communication with his counterparts in both countries.

Meanwhile, following the Cabinet Committee Security meeting held on April 23, another high-level meeting was convened, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the report said.

At the meeting, the Prime Minister reiterated that it is India’s national resolve to deliver a crushing blow to terrorism. According to ANI sources, Modi emphasized that India remains united and firmly committed to combating terrorism. He also expressed full confidence in the Indian Armed Forces, and stated that the Indian Armed Forces have  complete operational freedom to decide the “mode, targets, and timing of India's response”.

India took several strong countermeasures against Pakistan for its cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. One of these measures was putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.

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