India's Ambassador to the US on Tensions with Pakistan: "We Didn't Start This"

Escalation and Response

• 🇮🇳 India responded to a deadly terror attack on April 22nd by targeting terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
• 💥 The Indian ambassador stated that India's initial response was aimed at terrorists and excluded military, economic, and social infrastructure.
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan's subsequent actions were interpreted as supporting terrorists, leading India to carry out a proportionate and measured response.
• ⚠️ India emphasizes that it did not initiate the conflict, attributing the escalation to terrorists and Pakistan's actions.

India's Objectives

• 🎯 India's primary objective is to neutralize terrorists and convey a clear message to Pakistan.
• ⚖️ The goal is to hold terrorists accountable and bring justice to the victims of the attacks.
• 🗣️ The US has also called upon Pakistan to cease its support for terrorist attacks originating from its soil.

Historical Context and International Involvement

• 🗺️ The conflict stems from a long and complicated history between India and Pakistan, dating back to their partition in 1947.
• 🏔️ Kashmir remains a flashpoint, with both nations having fought multiple wars over the territory.
• 🌍 International attention is high, with the US urging both sides to deescalate and find a peaceful resolution.
• 🇺🇸 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been in communication with leaders from both India and Pakistan.