India and Pakistan Exchange Air Strikes on Military Bases, US Offers Mediation

islamabad - India and Pakistan engage in cross-border rocket attacks, with the US offering mediation over the Kashmir region dispute. Tensions escalate with military strikes and international involvement.

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate with Air Strikes

Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan continue as both countries engage in cross-border air strikes on military bases. Pakistan claims to have targeted military installations in Pathankot, Udhampur, and Beas, while India has not yet responded to these claims. Local Indian media report interception of the rockets.

US Offers Mediation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered to mediate between the two nations, urging de-escalation. The G7 also calls for restraint and immediate de-escalation, emphasizing the need for peaceful dialogue to resolve conflicts.

Recent Conflict Background

The recent conflict surge follows a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on February 22, where heavily armed assailants killed 25 Indian civilians and one Nepalese. India attributed the attack to Pakistan and retaliated with Operation Sindoor, targeting sites in Pakistan.

India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed states, have a history of conflict over the disputed Kashmir region, with two previous wars fought over the territory. The current situation remains tense, with airports closed and flight routes suspended in both countries.