The United States is calling on India and Pakistan to explore ways to ease escalating tensions between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio initiated conversations with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, highlighting the need for immediate de-escalation and direct communication.
Had a conversation with US @SecRubio this morning.
India’s approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2025
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Tensions between the neighbours spiked following India’s recent operation and Pakistan’s unsuccessful retaliatory attempts. Rubio pledged US support in enabling productive discussions between the two countries, aiming to avert further disputes. He also conversed with Pakistan’s military and political leaders, offering assistance in fostering constructive dialogues.
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At a White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated President Trump is keen on a quick resolution, emphasizing long-standing adversities between the two nations. The US administration, including the national security advisor, remains actively involved in mediating the conflict.
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After a tense night, residents of Punjab’s Pathankot and Jalandhar districts awoke to explosion-like sounds. Air sirens blared in districts including Hoshiarpur, Amritsar, and Ferozepur as the military conflict between India and Pakistan intensified, according to officials.
In Haryana’s Sirsa, a similar scenario unfolded with locals reporting blast-like sounds past midnight. An unidentified projectile struck a residential area in Punjab’s Jalandhar, resulting in injuries to a migrant laborer and damages to property, officials confirmed.
Jalandhar authorities urged populations to avoid large gatherings and keep indoors, citing safety measures. This caution comes amid Pakistan’s recent drone attacks targeting multiple Indian locations. Security forces notably thwarted several drone incursions in Punjab, signaling a sharp rise in Indo-Pak tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
