Overview

• India has closed its airspace to all Pakistani-registered flights, including military aircraft, until May 23, escalating the standoff following the April 22 Kashmir terror attack that killed 26 tourists.
• Pakistan claims it has credible intelligence of an imminent Indian military strike within 24 to 36 hours and has raised its alert level to nuclear readiness, vowing to respond decisively to any aggression.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the military full operational freedom to determine the nature, timing, and targets of its response to the Kashmir attack, which India blames on Pakistan-backed militants.
• The United Nations and the United States have intervened diplomatically, urging both nations to exercise maximum restraint to prevent a wider conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
• Cross-border tensions have intensified with ongoing skirmishes along the Line of Control in Kashmir, as both nations exchange sanctions and reduce diplomatic ties.