India and Pakistan agreed to end a four-day-long conflict that began on May 7. The ceasefire came after intense diplomatic efforts by the United States, including a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Vance shared concerning intelligence that suggested the situation could escalate further over the weekend. The exact nature of the threat wasn’t revealed, but it was described as alarming.
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Vance urged Modi to reach out to Pakistan directly and explore options for de-escalation.
On the evening of May 10, US President Donald Trump announced that both countries had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire.” Trump said this came after a night of talks mediated by the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the ceasefire, adding that both governments had agreed to begin “broader talks at a neutral venue,” though India did not confirm this.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the halt in military actions, stating that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries would speak on May 12. However, later that night, Pakistan violated the ceasefire by launching heavy shelling and drone attacks. India responded appropriately to the violation.
US officials, including Vance and Rubio, worked hard to prevent further escalation, with Vance calling Modi directly. The US believed that both countries needed to start talking again to avoid worsening the situation.
Vance, who had previously said the conflict was “none of our business,” outlined a potential solution that the US believed Pakistan would accept. Rubio and other US officials followed up with ongoing diplomacy.
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State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce praised Vance and Rubio for their efforts, saying they played a key role in bringing both sides back to the table. However, India did not mention the US’s involvement and said the agreement was reached directly between New Delhi and Islamabad.
