U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revealed that the United States closely monitors the volatile situation between India and Pakistan “every single day,” emphasizing the fragility of ceasefires in the region. Speaking on NBC News’s Meet The Press, Rubio highlighted the challenges of maintaining peace, drawing parallels with other global conflicts. “Ceasefires can collapse rapidly, especially after prolonged tensions,” he said, noting that both nations must mutually agree to halt hostilities for a truce to hold.
Rubio’s comments come amid ongoing claims by President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly asserted since May 10 that his administration brokered a “full and immediate” ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbors following intense talks. Trump has claimed nearly 40 times that his intervention de-escalated tensions sparked by India’s Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike targeting terror camps in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. He has also linked the ceasefire to promises of increased U.S. trade with both countries, stating, “I told them America will do a lot of trade if they stop the conflict.”
However, India has firmly rejected these claims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Parliament, clarified that no foreign leader influenced India’s decision to halt Operation Sindoor. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed this, emphasizing that the ceasefire was a bilateral agreement between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan, with no third-party mediation or trade incentives involved. “Our approach was measured and independent,” Jaishankar stated, dismissing Trump’s assertions.
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Rubio, in a separate Fox Business interview, praised Trump’s focus on global peace, citing alleged successes in conflicts like Cambodia-Thailand and Rwanda-DRC alongside India-Pakistan. “We’re fortunate to have a President who prioritizes peace,” Rubio said, adding that the U.S. seeks lasting peace deals rather than temporary truces. He underscored the daily vigilance required to prevent escalation, noting, “We keep an eye on India and Pakistan, just like other hotspots, to ensure stability.”
The remarks coincide with heightened U.S. diplomatic activity, including Trump’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where ceasefire strategies were discussed. While Trump has claimed credit for averting a potential nuclear crisis in South Asia, India’s consistent stance on bilateral resolution highlights a divergence in narratives. As tensions persist, with recent reports of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, the international community remains watchful, hoping for a durable peace in the region.
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