The president released an announcement.
Early Saturday morning, former President Donald Trump announced that negotiations, with the United States serving as mediator, resulted in an “immediate and comprehensive ceasefire” between India and Pakistan.
This breakthrough follows heightened tensions after India launched missile attacks targeting areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakistani military installations. The strikes were in response to a recent deadly militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which New Delhi attributes to Pakistan.
In retaliation, Pakistan responded with drone and missile strikes against Indian military positions, sparking one of the most intense confrontations between the two nuclear-armed countries in recent memory. The situation prompted urgent international appeals for calm, as fears of a broader conflict loomed.
The U.S. stepped in to offer diplomatic mediation, leading to the current agreement.
“Following a long night of productive discussions led by the United States, I’m proud to share that India and Pakistan have agreed to a COMPLETE AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Both sides demonstrated remarkable judgment and leadership. Thank you for taking this matter seriously!”
Trump, who has long emphasized diplomatic solutions over military involvement, celebrated this as another success in his foreign policy record.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the agreement in comments to the BBC, stating, “Pakistan remains committed to promoting peace and regional stability without compromising its sovereignty.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for their leadership in defusing the crisis. He also noted that discussions on additional matters between the two nations are expected to continue.
“We applaud both leaders for choosing dialogue over escalation,” Rubio wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
He also confirmed that Vice President JD Vance was involved in the mediation efforts. In a recent interview with Fox News, Vance had stated that while the U.S. would not directly intervene in the conflict, it would support efforts to reduce tensions diplomatically.
“Our role is to urge de-escalation, not to entangle ourselves in conflicts that do not directly involve U.S. interests,” Vance said.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also confirmed the ceasefire, stating that both countries would suspend all military actions across land, air, and sea.
The move was hailed by observers as a significant step toward restoring stability in a region that CBS News recently described as teetering on the edge of war.
