US Says 'Monitoring Developments Closely' Between India, Pakistan Amid Tensions Over Pahalgam AttackCurated By : Vani MehrotraNews18.comLast Updated:April 30, 2025, 07:13 ISTThe US has urged India and Pakistan to avoid escalation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to speak with both countries.resetFollow us on FlipboardFollow us on Google NewsSecurity at the Attari-Wagah border checkpost, near Amritsar in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack (Photo: PTI)The US State Department on Wednesday reiterated that it was in touch with both India and Pakistan amid tensions between the two neighbouring countries following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.Confirming the development, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the United States was monitoring the developments closely and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will speak with the foreign ministers of both countries “as early as today or tomorrow".related stories“The Secretary of State will speak with the foreign ministers of both countries," Bruce said at a briefing on Wednesday as she responded to a question on what is the State Department’s response to the Pakistan Minister’s statement about performing “dirty work" for the United States and also denying the existence of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan.“We’re also monitoring the developments across the board in that region, and we, as you know, are at multiple levels in touch with the governments of India and Pakistan," she added.“Not just at the Foreign Minister level, certainly, but at multiple levels. We, of course, are encouraging all parties to work together for a responsible solution. The world is watching this, but I have no additional details in that regard," she said.Further, she said Secretary of State Rubio has asked the two countries “not to escalate the situation".“Rubio said we are reaching out to both parties and telling them not to escalate the situation. The secretary expects to speak with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India as early as today or tomorrow. He (Rubio) is encouraging other national leaders and foreign ministers to reach out to the countries on this issue," she added.top videosView allSwipe Left For Next VideoView allFurther, Bruce added that “every day action is being taken" In this case, the secretary is speaking directly to his counterparts in India and Pakistan.On April 27, the US State Department had told Reuters that Washington was in touch with both India and Pakistan and was urging both to work towards what it called a “responsible solution" to address the tensions between the two nations.Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!tags :PahalgamPahalgam attackLocation : New Delhi, India, IndiaFirst Published:April 30, 2025, 07:13 ISTNews india US Says 'Monitoring Developments Closely' Between India, Pakistan Amid Tensions Over Pahalgam AttackRead More
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