Trump Offers Assistance to Ease India-Pakistan Tensions
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has extended an offer to help alleviate the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, urging both countries to cease hostilities and pursue a path toward peace.
Speaking to journalists in the Oval Office, Trump expressed his readiness to intervene if necessary. "It’s really unfortunate," he remarked. "I have solid relationships with both sides, and I hope they can resolve their issues. It’s time to put an end to the retaliatory strikes."
His comments come amid reports of intense artillery exchanges along the disputed border, resulting from missile attacks initiated by India on its rival. At least 43 lives have been lost in the recent conflicts, which arose following India’s accusations against Pakistan for supporting attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir—a claim Islamabad denies.
Historically, Pakistan has been a significant military ally for the United States, yet Trump has recently sought to strengthen ties with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the White House earlier this year.
"We maintain good relationships with both nations, and I truly want to see this stop," Trump affirmed from the Oval Office. "If there’s anything I can do to assist, I’m ready to help."
Initially, the President described the crisis as merely another chapter in the long-standing animosities between the two nations—remarking that they have been at odds for over 1,500 years, despite the fact that both countries gained independence from Britain in 1947.
However, Trump’s administration has been proactive in the last 24 hours following India’s military actions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reached out to both Indian and Pakistani leaders, encouraging them to reestablish dialogue to "defuse" the situation, according to White House officials.
