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India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds After Days of Escalation

A fragile calm returns to the Line of Control as leaders on both sides claim success and maintain vigilance following U.S.-brokered truce.

Des policiers indiens en faction à Srinagar, en Inde, près de la frontière avec le Pakistan, où le calme est revenu, le 12 mai 2025
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Overview

  • The Indian army reported no significant incidents along the Line of Control on Monday morning, signaling a return to calm after days of intense military exchanges.
  • India and Pakistan had engaged in drone, artillery, and missile strikes following the April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 civilians.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a total ceasefire on May 10, halting the most severe confrontation between the two nations in decades.
  • Both sides accused each other of ceasefire violations shortly after the truce, though tensions have since eased with military communication channels active.
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against nuclear blackmail and promised a strong response to any future terrorist attacks targeting India.