When India launched Operation Sindoor, the state called for restraint and attacked several locations in Pakistan, and in response, Indian jets claimed Indian jets.
India launched Operation Sindoor, a military operation targeting multiple locations in Pakistan, New Delhi calls it a training site for “terrorists”, which is a number of locations in Pakistan.
In response, Islamabad claimed it had attacked the stance of Indian troops and shot down several fighter planes, calling India's strike an "act of war."
At least 26 people were killed overnight in Pakistan and 10 in Kashmir, which is managed in India, officials said.
This is what global leaders say about the escalation of hostilities among nuclear-weapon neighbors:
"What a pity. Just heard. I think people know that something will happen based on a little bit of the past. They've been fighting for a long time. They've been fighting for a lot of decades. I hope that's going to end soon," Trump said.
The U.S. government said it was close after the military escalation in South Asia.
"I am closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan. I responded to @Potus' comments earlier today, hoping this will end quickly and will continue to bring Indian and Pakistan leadership to the peace solution," Rubio posted on X.
I'm closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan. I'll reply @potus“Commentary earlier today said this hopes will end quickly and will continue to help the mutual assistance and peaceful solutions with Indian and Pakistan leaders.
- Secretary Marco Rubio (@secrubio) May 6, 2025
"The Secretary-General is very concerned about Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international borders. He called on both countries to restrict military restrictions," a Guterres spokesman said in a statement.
It added: “The world cannot afford the military confrontation between India and Pakistan.”
France calls on India and Pakistan to show restraint, the worst violence in two decades that broke out between two nuclear-weapon neighbors.
"We understand India's desire to protect itself from the scourge of terrorism, but we clearly call on India and Pakistan to exercise constraints to avoid escalation and certainly protect civilians," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in an interview on TF1 TV.
“My country firmly condemns such acts of terrorism in Kashmir on April 22. In addition, we are strongly concerned that this situation may lead to further retaliatory exchanges and escalate into a full-scale military conflict.
“For peace and stability in South Asia, we strongly urge India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue,” Hayashi said.
UAE Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Bin Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan called on India and Pakistan to show restraint, alleviate tensions and prevent further escalation, the government statement said.
"His Highness reiterated that diplomacy and dialogue remain the most effective means of peaceful resolution of crises and fulfilled the common aspiration of the state for peace, stability and prosperity," the statement said.
Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar said in a statement that Israel supports India's right to self-defense. Azar posted on X: "Israel supports India's right to self-defense. Terrorists should know that there is no place to hide from heinous crimes against innocent people. #operationsIndoor."
Israel supports India's right to self-defense. Terrorists should know that there is no place to hide from outrageous crimes against innocent people. #operationsIndoor
- 🇮🇱reuven azar (@reuveluar) May 7, 2025