Donald Trump calls for ceasefire between India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions
Donald Trump has called for an end to the escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, offering his support to both nations to help resolve the ongoing conflict.
As tensions between India and Pakistan reach new heights, former President Donald Trump has publicly called for an immediate halt to the ongoing hostilities. On May 7, 2025, Trump urged both nations to de-escalate their conflict after India’s recent missile strikes, which resulted in over 26 fatalities and dozens of injuries in Pakistan.
Trump’s remarks came after a particularly violent sequence of retaliatory airstrikes in the disputed Kashmir region, with both countries blaming each other for the latest escalation.
Trump's appeal for peace: calling for a ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
Donald Trump expressed his desire for a ceasefire, "I want to see it stop. And if I can do anything to help, I will be there," he told reporters in the Oval Office. The U.S. President highlighted the fact that America has excellent diplomatic relations with both countries and has offered to mediate as a neutral party.
Additionally, he referred to the situation as "terrible" when asked about the deadly eruption of fighting between India and Pakistan. "They have gone tit-for-tat, so hopefully this can end very soon" Trump added.
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India’s 'Operation Sindoor' and the latest missiles attack
On May 6, a series of Indian missile strikes toward Pakistan killed 31 and wounded over 45 individuals. India’s "Operation Sindoor," is a direct response to several deadly attacks on Indian soil in April 2025, including one in Indian controlled-Pahalgam that left 26 people dead.
This operation involved airstrikes which targeted alleged terrorist facilities in the part of the Kashmir region controlled by Pakistan. However, Pakistan claimed that India's strikes were violations of civilian areas, despite India claiming they were only targeting terrorists and warned of retaliatory measures.
