Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the reports regarding India’s missile strikes in Pakistan that occurred weeks after the Kashmir terrorist attacks.
Rubio mentioned that he is “keeping an eye on the situation” and expressed a desire for it to “resolve quickly.”
“I am closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan,” Rubio stated in a post on X.
His remarks followed the Indian government’s confirmation early Wednesday that they had “struck nine sites on the Pakistani side of the disputed Kashmir region.”
The Indian government reported that their forces attacked nine locations within the Pakistani territory and the conflict-prone Kashmir area. Pakistani military officials indicated that five sites were assaulted in Punjab and parts of Kashmir.
India asserted that “Pakistan-based terrorists” were implicated in the Kashmir attacks and that they took action after “gathering evidence.”
India declared that the strikes were made after accumulating evidence of clear involvement by Pakistan-based terrorists in the recent civilian attacks in a Kashmir tourist area. They described the military action as “measured, responsible, and inherently non-commercial,” targeting only “known terrorist camps.”
The attacks resulted in eight fatalities and 38 injuries, as reported by a Pakistani military spokesman.
Pakistan, in response, emphasized its right to retaliate, with Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif stating that the actions taken by India were viewed as acts of war.
On Monday, John Hayward of Breitbart News noted that India’s Ministry of Interior (MHA) had mandated “civilian defense drills” in several provinces, including the contentious Jammu and Kashmir region, following the terrorist incidents from April 22.
Breitbart reported that the attacks targeted a tourist hub known as Faragram, often referred to as “Little Switzerland,” which has seen relative calm during decades of unrest. The Jammu and Kashmir regions are largely controlled by India, sharing a border with Pakistan and hosting a significant Muslim population. This area was semi-autonomous until 2019 when the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked that status, placing it fully under Indian law.
President Donald Trump commented on the escalating situation between India and Pakistan, describing it as “shameful” and hoping for a quick resolution.
He added, “I’m sorry, we just heard about it—like we were walking through the Oval Office. I’ve just learned of it, and I think people might have anticipated some action based on recent history.”
