US urges calm as Indo-Pak tensions rise, rejects mediation push

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday, during which they discussed the growing tensions between India and Pakistan. According to the US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, both leaders emphasized the importance of upholding the current ceasefire and keeping diplomatic channels open.

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Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged both sides to continue working on improving bilateral communication. This conversation came a day after Rubio spoke with Indian External Affiars Minister S. Jaishankar. Jaishankar later said that India has always maintained a calm and responsible approach in handling its ties with Pakistan.

Following a recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, US president Donald Trump took to Truth Social , offering to mediate in the long-standing Kashmir conflict. He praised both nations for their leadership and expressed hope for a solution after “A thousand years” of dispute.

While Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Trump’s mediation offer, India rejected it outright. Indian government sources reiterated that their position on Kashmir is firm, asserting that the only unresolved matter is the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They added that unless Pakistan is ready to hand over terrorists, there is nothing further to discuss, and India does not require any third-party mediation.

The US also claimed to have played a key role in brokering the recent ceasefire, which Trump described as the result of “ A long night of talks.”