India accused Pakistan of persistently breaching the ceasefire agreement established on Saturday, with New Delhi asserting that its military responded accordingly.
On May 10, 2025, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and India's Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, respectively, announced agreements on an "immediate ceasefire" between their nations. However, suspicions arose regarding the enforceability of the truce after violent explosions were heard in Srinagar, Indian Kashmir, later in the day.
Pakistan and India had been engaging in their most significant military confrontation since decades prior due to drone attacks, artillery fire, and missile strikes that erupted on May 8. The ceasefire, negotiated directly between the two nations, was aimed at ending this escalating violence. Both parties agreed to reconvene on May 12 for further discussions.
British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, welcomed the truce, urging both nations to maintain it for the benefit of all involved. The German Foreign Ministry viewed it as a crucial step toward ending the spiral of escalation, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot labeled it a matter of responsibility.
In response to these bombings, India alleged that Pakistan had violated the newly-established truce. Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary Vikram Misri noted multiple ceasefire violations in the hours leading up to the explosions. Pakistani officials countered these accusations, claiming that the responsibility lies with India for its own ceasefire violations.
Despite the announcement of the ceasefire, Pakistan reopened its airspace while Indian airports in the northwest remained closed. In Pakistan, trains evacuating residents from Jammu, targeted by Pakistani drone attacks, saw a surge of passengers seeking safe travel.
The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan has evoked concerned calls for calm from foreign capitals. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed mediation to initiate constructive talks to avoid future conflicts, while China urged both nations to exercise restraint. G7 countries demanded immediate de-escalation, and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Ben Farhan discussed ending the conflict with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts.
India holds Pakistan responsible for supporting the jihadist group that allegedly assassinated civilians in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Indian Kashmir on April 22. Pakistan refutes these accusations. The current state of war has led to significant population movements on both sides of the Line of Control.
Ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions include U.S. diplomatic engagement with both India and Pakistan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance have actively engaged with leaders from both nations to promote dialogue. Moreover, the U.S. is working to encourage broader discussions between India and Pakistan to address issues beyond the ceasefire.
However, concerns persist regarding the risk of nuclear escalation, particularly with both nations possessing nuclear arsenals. The historical context of the India-Pakistan conflict, specifically over Kashmir, further complicates de-escalation attempts. Considering the challenges and concerns, U.S.-led diplomatic efforts are pushing to foster dialogues between India and Pakistan for lasting stability.
- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, alongside Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, had agreed on a ceasefire following days of intense military confrontation between their nations.
- However, allegations of ceasefire violations by both sides arose, with Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary Vikram Misri pointing to multiple violations leading up to violent explosions in Srinagar.
- Despite these violations, Pakistani officials denied any responsibility and instead accused India of its own ceasefire violations.
- Regardless of the challenges and concerns, U.S.-led diplomatic efforts are ongoing and aim to foster constructive dialogue between India and Pakistan for extended stability and to address issues beyond just the ceasefire.
