Synopsis
During a recent press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce dismissed questions from a Pakistani journalist regarding border tensions post the Pahalgam terrorist attack, reiterating US support for India and condemnation of terrorism. President Trump and Secretary Rubio's statements underscored this solidarity amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.Key Takeaways
- Tammy Bruce dismissed a question from a Pakistani journalist.
- The US stands firmly with India against terrorism.
- Trump expressed condolences to Modi regarding the attack.
- India vowed to pursue terrorists to the "ends of the earth".
- India announced retaliatory measures against Pakistan.
Washington, April 25 (NationPress) US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Friday dismissed a Pakistani journalist during a press briefing regarding the border tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. She reiterated that US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had clearly expressed that the US stands with India and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism.
"I will not be commenting further on that. I appreciate the inquiry, and perhaps, we can discuss another topic. I will say nothing more on that matter. The President and the Secretary have made their positions clear, as has the Deputy Secretary. I will not elaborate further on this issue," Bruce stated.
She expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack and for the recovery of the injured.
Regarding the attack in Pahalgam, Bruce said, "As President Trump and Secretary Rubio have made it clear, the US stands with India, strongly condemning all acts of terrorism. We pray for the lives lost and the recovery of the injured, urging that those responsible for this heinous act be brought to justice."
US President Donald Trump reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer condolences for the victims of the attack.
PM Modi expressed gratitude for Trump’s support and stated that India is committed to bringing the perpetrators and sponsors of this "cowardly and heinous terrorist attack" to justice.
On April 22, terrorists killed 26 individuals, including tourists at Baisaran, a well-known tourist destination in South Kashmir often referred to as "Mini Switzerland".
During a public meeting in Bihar's Madhubani, Prime Minister Modi pledged that India will "identify, track, and punish" every terrorist and their "backers" involved in the Pahalgam tragedy, promising to pursue the killers to the "ends of the earth".
"Friends, today from Bihar's soil, I declare to the world that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. India's spirit will never be shattered by terrorism," he added.
In its initial retaliation, India announced punitive actions against Pakistan, which included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading diplomatic relations.
On Thursday, India declared the revocation of all visas issued to Pakistani nationals from April 27 and advised Indian nationals residing in Pakistan to return home promptly amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
