The United States State Department has declined to comment on India-Pakistan border tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. During a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce dismissed a Pakistani journalist’s question on the matter, reiterating that Washington’s stance had already been made clear.
Bruce responded firmly, stating, “I am not going to be remarking on it. I appreciate this, and perhaps, we will come back to you with another subject. I will say nothing more on that situation. The President and the Secretary have said things, as have the Deputy Secretary; they have made their positions clear. I will not continue with something of that manner.”
US Stands with India
Despite avoiding direct remarks on India-Pakistan tensions, the US government has expressed strong support for India following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. President Donald Trump personally called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer condolences and reaffirm Washington’s commitment to counterterrorism efforts. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that the US stands with India.
India’s Diplomatic Response
In response to the attack, India has taken swift diplomatic and security measures, including:
- Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Closing the Attari Integrated Check Post.
- Revoking visa exemptions for Pakistani nationals.
- Expelling Pakistani defense officials from New Delhi.
Global Reactions
The Pahalgam attack, one of the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama incident, has drawn widespread condemnation from international leaders. India has vowed to track and punish every terrorist and their backers, with PM Modi declaring that India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism.
As tensions continue to rise, the US remains firm in its stance against terrorism, while avoiding direct involvement in India-Pakistan diplomatic disputes.
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