Washington – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the United States is closely monitoring the situation between Pakistan and India, stressing that ceasefire agreements remain fragile and can collapse without warning.
In an interview on Sunday, Rubio pointed out that sustaining truces in conflict zones is one of the biggest challenges in international diplomacy.
“Every single day we keep an eye on what’s happening between Pakistan and India, what’s happening between Cambodia and Thailand. Ceasefires can fall apart very quickly, especially after a three-and-a-half-year [Russia-Ukraine] war like what we’re facing now,” he remarked.
Rubio emphasized that Washington continues to support ceasefire initiatives in different regions, but lasting peace can only be achieved through negotiated settlements, not temporary halts in fighting.
Trump’s Role in Defusing South Asia Crisis
The remarks come just months after a dangerous escalation between Pakistan and India earlier this year. On May 7, Indian forces launched airstrikes inside Pakistani territory under the codename “Operation Sindoor” — an attack strongly condemned by Islamabad.
Pakistan retaliated with “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” targeting multiple Indian military positions, downing six fighter jets, including three Rafales, and dozens of drones.
The confrontation lasted 87 hours before the United States stepped in to broker a truce. Former President Donald Trump personally announced the ceasefire on social media, claiming credit for averting a full-scale war.
While New Delhi sought to downplay Washington’s role, Islamabad openly acknowledged Trump’s intervention — even recommending him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
India’s Covert Operation “Mahadev”
Security officials have since disclosed that India has quietly launched “Operation Mahadev” — a covert campaign aimed at staging fake encounters and portraying illegally detained Pakistanis as cross-border militants. Analysts say the plan is designed to mask India’s battlefield failures and tighten its grip on the Kashmiri freedom movement.
Washington’s Watchful Eye
Rubio said the Biden administration’s foreign policy priority remains ensuring stability in regions prone to conflict. “Ceasefires are fragile,” he noted, “but America will continue to work with partners to prevent escalation and push for political dialogue.”
