Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for calm and urged both India and Pakistan to reduce tensions following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, carried out by the Indian Army, came in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, including women and children.
In his statement on Wednesday, Trump expressed deep concern about the escalating situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. He stated, “Both countries should work to reduce tensions. The situation between India and Pakistan is very bad, and they have been fighting for decades.”
Trump emphasized the importance of peace, adding, “No one wants to see two powerful countries clash. The world needs peace, not conflict.”
His comments come at a time when relations between India and Pakistan have once again deteriorated due to the recent military strikes. India’s government has made it clear that it will not tolerate cross-border terrorism, and the strike on terror camps was seen as a firm response to such threats.
However, Pakistan has condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warning of consequences. While military retaliation has not been immediately reported, Pakistan has appealed to the international community for diplomatic intervention.
The U.S. has consistently urged both India and Pakistan to avoid escalating hostilities, with Trump’s comments reiterating this stance. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, calling for restraint from both sides.
Despite the tensions, Trump’s statement highlights the broader global concern about the potential for conflict between two nuclear powers. The world continues to hope that both countries will prioritize dialogue and diplomacy over military action to avoid a larger-scale confrontation.
As the situation develops, the calls for peace and de-escalation remain critical in preventing further violence and fostering stability in the region.
