The United States has called on both India and Pakistan to work towards a responsible resolution after the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir. The attack, which occurred on April 22, resulted in the deaths of more than two dozen people and has escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries.
The US State Department confirmed that Washington is closely monitoring the situation and is maintaining contact with both New Delhi and Islamabad through various diplomatic channels. Officials emphasized the importance of both sides engaging in dialogue to avoid further escalation.
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While the Trump administration condemned the terrorist attack and expressed solidarity with India, it notably avoided directly blaming Pakistan, despite New Delhi’s claims linking the attack to Islamabad. This reflects the United States’ ongoing strategic considerations in the region, particularly its deepening partnership with India as a counterbalance to China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Conversely, Pakistan’s role in US foreign policy has seen a decline following America’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Analysts suggest that if India decides to take military action in response to the attack, the United States may be sympathetic to India’s counter-terrorism stance and might not intervene to de-escalate the situation. The Trump administration, already preoccupied with ongoing diplomatic challenges in Ukraine and Gaza, could opt for a limited role in managing any potential conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations.
As the geopolitical dynamics shift, the situation remains uncertain, with both regional and international actors closely watching the developments between India and Pakistan.
