Pahalgam Terror Attack: How Trump, Putin, Meloni, Other World Leaders Reacted To Kashmir Killings

Pahalgam Terror Attack: In Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, terrorists opened hearth at vacationers, killing 27 folks, marking the deadliest assault within the Valley for the reason that Pulwama strike in 2019. Those useless incorporated two foreigners – from UAE and Nepal – and two locals. One officer from the Intelligence Bureau and any other from the Indian Navy have been a number of the deceased. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has short-terminated his Saudi Arabia travel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has chaired a high-level assembly to determine the location and anti-terror operation.

The vacationers accumulated at Baisaran have been from a number of states. Among the useless have been vacationers from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. At least one individual from Gujarat, 3 from Tamil Nadu and two from Maharashtra have been a number of the injured, in line with preliminary studies. An enormous anti-terrorist operation has been introduced to seek down the assailants and safety forces have fanned out in all instructions, they stated. The Jammu and Kashmir administrations arrange 24X7 emergency keep watch over rooms in Anantnag and Srinagar. The incident comes when Kashmir is witnessing a surge in vacationer arrivals after reeling below militancy for years.

The global leaders have expressed condolences whilst pronouncing that they stand with India on this hour of grief. US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance condemned the assault. 

“Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all,” stated Trump.

JD Vance stated, “Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack.”

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the terrorist attack that occurred today in India, which caused numerous victims. Italy expresses its closeness to the families affected, the injured, the Government and all the Indian people.”

President of Russia Vladimir Putin prolonged condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi over the tragic penalties of the terrorist assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. “… I would like to reiterate our commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations…” he stated.

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist assault. In a commentary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE affirmed that the UAE expresses its robust condemnation of those legal acts and its everlasting rejection of all varieties of violence and terrorism geared toward undermining safety and steadiness in contravention of world legislation. The Ministry expressed its trustworthy condolences and sympathy to the federal government and folks of India, and to the households of the sufferers of this heinous assault, in addition to its needs for a fast restoration for the entire injured.

Embassy of Iran in India stated, “The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi strongly condemns the terrorist attack in the city of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death and injury of a large number of innocent people. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India, especially to the families of the victims of this attack, and wish a speedy recovery and good health to the injured.”

Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou additionally condemned the assault. “Strong condemnation of the dastardly attack in Jammu & Kashmir. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. France stands in solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism,” stated Mathou.

The Embassy of Ukraine in India stated, “Ukraine is deeply concerned over the attack on tourists at Pahalgam, J&K. We endure the loss of life from terrorism daily and firmly condemn terrorism in all its forms. When innocent people are murdered, it brings unbearable pain. The perpetrators should be held accountable.”

Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, posts on ‘X’, “My most sincere condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. My thoughts are with the people of India. I pray for the swift and full recovery of the injured.”