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US Secretary of State urges India, Pak to de-escalate amid rising tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke separately with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday (8 May), urging both countries to de-escalate tensions in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
A statement from the US State Department said Rubio emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation and reaffirmed Washington's support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan.
Secretary Marco Rubio spoke today with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Secretary emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed U.S. support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan. Read full readout here: https://t.co/OilB1zKkSl
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) May 8, 2025
Focus on terrorism and regional stability
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated, 'The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation.' She added that Rubio called on Pakistan to take 'concrete steps' to halt support for terrorist groups.
Solidarity with India after Pahalgam Attack
In his conversation with Jaishankar, Rubio expressed condolences over the 22 April terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. 'Rubio reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism,' the statement said.
Jaishankar later posted on X, confirming the conversation: 'Spoke with US @SecRubio this evening. Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism.' He added: 'Underlined India's targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation.'
Rubio urges Pakistan to act against terror groups
In his separate call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Rubio reiterated the need to reduce tensions. He urged Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorist organisations operating from its territory.
Operation Sindoor
These diplomatic engagements follow India's military operation—Operation Sindoor—which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam attack. In further escalation, Pakistan carried out indiscriminate shelling in border areas, escalating tensions along the Line of Control.
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