Amid tensions, the fragile peace grows as both nations assert their victories post-conflict.
Truce Achieved: India and Pakistan Claim Success in Recent Conflict
Truce Achieved: India and Pakistan Claim Success in Recent Conflict
Newly brokered cease-fire raises questions on U.S. involvement in South Asia.
May 11, 2025, 12:27 p.m. ET
The newly established cease-fire between India and Pakistan seems to be holding after a spate of military confrontations that escalated into a four-day conflict. On Sunday, both nations made their cases for victory, shifting focus away from the recent hostilities. President Trump announced the agreement on Saturday to halt the military standoff, which had involved drones, missiles, and substantial shelling across the Kashmir region.
In his congratulatory remarks, Trump praised leaders from both nations for recognizing the importance of stopping the aggressive actions that could have resulted in significant loss of life. He also pledged to enhance trade relations with both countries and expressed support in finding a lasting solution to the longstanding Kashmir dispute, which has plagued relations for over seventy years.
While Pakistan acknowledged the U.S. role in mediating the cease-fire, the Indian government appeared more reticent. Officials in India framed the cease-fire as a direct negotiation between their government and Pakistan, indicating sensitivity to external involvement in what it perceives as a bilateral issue.
The dynamics between the two nations remain fragile as both sides navigate their political narratives and the implications of U.S. mediation in future regional stability.
The newly established cease-fire between India and Pakistan seems to be holding after a spate of military confrontations that escalated into a four-day conflict. On Sunday, both nations made their cases for victory, shifting focus away from the recent hostilities. President Trump announced the agreement on Saturday to halt the military standoff, which had involved drones, missiles, and substantial shelling across the Kashmir region.
In his congratulatory remarks, Trump praised leaders from both nations for recognizing the importance of stopping the aggressive actions that could have resulted in significant loss of life. He also pledged to enhance trade relations with both countries and expressed support in finding a lasting solution to the longstanding Kashmir dispute, which has plagued relations for over seventy years.
While Pakistan acknowledged the U.S. role in mediating the cease-fire, the Indian government appeared more reticent. Officials in India framed the cease-fire as a direct negotiation between their government and Pakistan, indicating sensitivity to external involvement in what it perceives as a bilateral issue.
The dynamics between the two nations remain fragile as both sides navigate their political narratives and the implications of U.S. mediation in future regional stability.
