Overview

• India and Pakistan traded missile and precision strikes, targeting military installations on both sides, escalating the conflict triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam massacre.
• India responded to Pakistan's high-speed missile attacks on Indian air bases with precision strikes on Pakistani military targets, emphasizing minimal collateral damage.
• Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that his country is open to de-escalation if India halts further strikes, placing the onus on New Delhi.
• India reiterated its commitment to non-escalation, contingent on Pakistan reciprocating, while maintaining high operational readiness to counter further threats.
• The G7 and the US have urged both nations to exercise maximum restraint, warning that continued escalation poses a significant threat to regional stability.