Trump Says India, Pakistan Agree on Immediate Ceasefire

Trump said India and Pakistan had reached a ceasefire agreement after overnight talks mediated by Washington.

“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE, Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, adding, “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Also Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, said in a statement that he is “pleased to announce” the governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and “to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site”.

There was no immediate official response from either New Delhi or Islamabad, but the Indian Foreign Minister and Defense Ministry will hold a joint news conference in less than an hour.

The announcement follows several nights of cross-border strikes and escalating military actions.

Pakistani authorities accused India of launching missile attacks on at least three air bases for a fourth consecutive night.

In response, Islamabad said it had launched “Operation Bunyan Marsoos,” targeting six Indian military facilities.

India denied initiating the conflict, accusing Pakistan of aggression and saying its missile launches were retaliatory.

Indian military officials stated that their operations were defensive and in response to Pakistani strikes.

The conflict has expanded beyond the disputed Kashmir region, reaching deeper into each country’s military infrastructure.

This marks an unprecedented escalation, with both sides striking targets well outside the traditional conflict zones.

The level of cross-border violence has not been seen since the four wars previously fought between the two nations.

Despite the intense military exchange, officials on both sides have signaled interest in de-escalation.

An Indian army spokesperson stated on Saturday that India does not wish to escalate the conflict.

New Delhi maintained that its operations have been in response to provocations from Pakistan.

International pressure has mounted, with countries including Russia, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia urging restraint.

The recent flare-up began after a deadly militant attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, most of them Hindu tourists.

India blamed Pakistan for the attack, an accusation Islamabad denied.

On May 7, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting what it called terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

This triggered a wave of retaliatory actions across the Line of Control, involving drones, shelling, and tactical missile exchanges.

The fighting has caused significant civilian and military casualties, representing the most serious India-Pakistan conflict in over two decades.