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US Pushes Diplomacy as Pakistan’s Drone Strikes Escalate India-Pakistan Tensions

President Trump and senior officials urge rapid de-escalation, ruling out military intervention as fears of broader conflict grow.

Pakistan Rangers soldiers, in black, face Indian Border Security Force soldiers at a daily closing ceremony on the Indian side of the Attari-Wagah border, on Aug. 9, 2019.
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Overview

  • President Trump has called for India and Pakistan to de-escalate their conflict as quickly as possible, emphasizing diplomacy over military involvement.
  • Pakistan launched a second wave of drone strikes targeting 26 locations in India, with Indian air defenses intercepting the attacks across the Line of Control and International Border.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio remains in constant communication with leaders in both countries to mediate and seek an end to the hostilities.
  • Vice President JD Vance reiterated that the US will not intervene militarily, stating the conflict is outside the scope of America’s direct control.
  • US officials expressed concern about the potential for the conflict to escalate into a broader regional or nuclear war, though they believe such an outcome remains unlikely at this stage.