US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Urges Immediate De-Escalation, Says State Dept Spokesperson

US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Thursday mentioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio has referred to as for restraint amid emerging tensions between India and Pakistan.

During a press briefing, Bruce mentioned that Rubio spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging instant de-escalation.

“This morning Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and EAM Dr S Jaishankar. In both calls, the Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation and called for an end to the violence. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications,” she mentioned.

Rubio’s name with Jaishankar got here after Pakistan reportedly opened hearth alongside the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) border, US State Department mentioned.

He additional expressed US make stronger for direct discussion between India and Pakistan and inspired persevered efforts to toughen communications.

“The Secretary reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism,” US State Department wrote in a commentary.

In reaction Jaishankar, liked US dedication and mentioned that India “will firmly counter any attempts at escalation.”

“Spoke with US @SecRubio this evening. Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism,” Jaishankar wrote on X.

“Underlined India’s targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation,” he added.

Currently the placement is aggravating at the India Pakistan border after Pakistan fired 8 missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all have been intercepted and blocked by means of air defence gadgets, defence assets mentioned. Sources mentioned the assault resembled a Hamas taste operation in Israel the place more than one affordable rockets are used to focus on towns.

Explosions have been heard as Indian air defence intercepted Pakistani drones in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.