U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan following a series of Indian missile, air, and drone strikes on Pakistani territory. He also offered to mediate between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said, “I get along with both. I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out. Hopefully, they can stop now.” Describing the situation as “so terrible,” he reiterated the U.S. desire for peace in the region. “If I can do anything to help, I will. I will be there,” he added.
This marked Trump’s second statement within 24 hours on the matter. A day earlier, during a White House ceremony, he called India’s missile attack “a shame” and hoped the hostilities would end quickly.
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The remarks come after India launched coordinated strikes overnight on May 6–7, targeting several locations in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Sialkot, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad. According to Pakistani officials, the strikes killed at least 31 civilians and injured over 70, damaging mosques and civilian infrastructure.
In retaliation, Pakistan’s military downed five Indian fighter jets—including Rafale and MiG-29 aircraft—and an Israeli-made Heron drone. The aircraft were reportedly shot down over multiple regions, including Jammu, Srinagar, and Avantipur.
Following the attacks, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) authorized the armed forces to respond militarily, condemning the Indian strikes as “unprovoked aggression” and a direct threat to civilians.
