US Closely Monitoring Pakistan-India Situation, Says Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States is carefully observing the dynamic between Pakistan and India. This vigilance persists despite a cessation of active conflict under a ceasefire agreement that followed recent hostilities.

The Secretary of State highlighted the relationship between Pakistan and India to illustrate the potential fragility of ceasefire arrangements, noting the challenges inherent in maintaining such agreements in areas of conflict.

In a recent interview, Rubio commented: “We are constantly monitoring the situations between Pakistan and India, as well as Cambodia and Thailand. Ceasefires are susceptible to rapid breakdown, especially after prolonged conflicts.”

He further explained that while Washington advocates for a truce in Ukraine, a sustainable peace necessitates a negotiated resolution, not just a temporary cessation of conflict.

Earlier this year, Pakistan and India nearly experienced a perilous escalation. On May 7, Indian forces executed airstrikes within Pakistani territory under the banner of “Operation Sindoor,” a move strongly condemned by Islamabad.

Pakistan responded swiftly with “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” targeting several Indian military locations, taking down six fighter aircraft, including three Rafales, along with numerous drones.

This confrontation, spanning 87 hours, concluded following US intervention to mediate a ceasefire. President Donald Trump subsequently announced the truce via social media, attributing the de-escalation to US diplomatic efforts. While New Delhi minimized Washington’s involvement, Pakistan openly acknowledged Trump’s contributions and suggested him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Security sources have since revealed India’s launch of “Operation Mahadev,” a clandestine operation to orchestrate false encounters and falsely implicate illegally detained Pakistanis as militants to conceal battlefield losses and suppress the Kashmiri freedom movement.