Key Points:
- India launched Operation Sindoor, striking 9 terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians.
- US President Donald Trump called the situation “a shame” and urged both nations to de-escalate, hoping tensions end quickly.
- The UN Secretary-General expressed deep concern, urging maximum restraint from both sides to avoid military conflict.
- Only terror infrastructure was targeted; no Pakistani military or civilian facilities were hit.
- India briefed the US and other global powers immediately after the operation.
Washington D.C.: In a dramatic escalation following the deadly Pahalgam attack, India launched “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, involving coordinated missile strikes by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, specifically hit strongholds linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Trump’s Reaction from the White House
US President Donald Trump, addressing reporters at the White House, described the situation as “a shame” and emphasized the long history of conflict between India and Pakistan. “We just heard about it… I hope it ends very quickly,” Trump said, urging both nuclear-armed nations to step back and avoid further escalation. He reiterated that the US is “very close to India” and “very close to Pakistan,” expressing hope for a swift resolution.
Global Concerns and UN Appeal
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced serious concern about the military actions, calling for maximum restraint and warning that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. The US Secretary of State and other world leaders echoed these calls, urging dialogue and de-escalation.
Operation Details and Aftermath
According to India’s Defence Ministry, the strikes were “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” deliberately avoiding Pakistani military or civilian targets. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Indian officials swiftly briefed their US counterparts and other major powers after the strikes.
As tensions remain high along the Line of Control, the international community continues to urge both sides to exercise restraint and pursue peaceful solutions.
