In response to news of India's military strikes on targets inside pakistan, US President donald trump called the situation "a shame" and urged both nations to de-escalate on Tuesday. It's unfortunate that we only learned about it as we were entering the Oval. According to trump, "I suppose people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past."
 
"They've been at odds for a while.  When asked about the attacks between india and pakistan, trump responded, "If you really think about it, they've been fighting for many, many decades and centuries." When asked if he has any message for the countries, he said “No, I just hope it ends very quickly.”


According to a statement from the indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., National Security Advisor Ajit Doval updated Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the US NSA on the actions taken shortly after the airstrikes.
 
Later, a State Department official stated: "We are aware of the reports, but at this time, we are unable to provide an evaluation.  We are keeping a careful eye on developments as this situation continues to change.
 
The nuclear-armed neighbors of Asia have been pushed by Washington in recent days to cooperate in order to reduce tensions and find a "responsible solution."
 
Trump and other top US officials pledged india support following the april 22 tragedy that claimed 26 lives.  Pakistan was not specifically blamed by US officials.


In reaction to the terror incident in Pahalgam, indian officials stated wednesday that the indian Armed Forces carried out precise airstrikes as part of Operation Sindoor, targeting militant infrastructure in pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
 
Nine specific locations linked to the organization and coordination of cross-border attacks against indian territory were the focus of the operation.  

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