Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured US President Donald Trump of India’s resolve to bring to justice those responsible for the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which killed dozens of tourists.
• President Trump strongly condemned the attack, extended condolences, and reaffirmed US support for India in combating terrorism.
• While Modi has vowed to punish both the attackers and their backers, specific retaliatory measures have not yet been disclosed.
• The Pahalgam attack underscores the deepening counterterrorism partnership between India and the US, with both nations aligning on security and strategic goals.
• Modi’s previous responses to major terror attacks, including surgical strikes in 2016 and airstrikes in 2019, suggest a history of decisive military action.