U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 10, 2025, via Truth Social that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following U.S.-mediated talks, amid escalating military exchanges.
Neither nation has officially confirmed the ceasefire, which comes after Pakistan’s Operation Bunyaan al Marsoos and Indian airstrikes, intensifying a conflict rooted in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
Trump stated, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
The announcement follows U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s calls to Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, urging de-escalation. The U.S. and G7 nations have emphasised dialogue to prevent further conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025, but neither country has confirmed the agreement.
Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025Tensions surged after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing 26, mostly tourists. India accused Pakistan without evidence, prompting diplomatic measures like closing the Wagah border and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan labelled these actions an “act of war” and retaliated. On May 6–7, explosions hit Pakistani cities like Muzaffarabad, which Pakistan attributed to Indian airstrikes.
Pakistan launched Operation Bunyaan al Marsoos, targeting Indian military sites, including Pathankot and Udhampur air bases, and a BrahMos missile storage facility. Pakistan claimed to have downed five Indian jets, including four Rafales, and intercepted 77 Israeli-made Harop drones. The Al-Fatah missile, honouring children killed in Indian strikes, was deployed. India reported damage to five airbases but supports de-escalation if reciprocated, per Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
Named after Surah Al-Saff (61:4), meaning “a structure firmly joined together,” the operation symbolises Pakistan’s unified response. Pakistan’s military denied targeting civilians, focusing on military launch points. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif clarified that no National Command Authority meeting was planned, countering fears of nuclear escalation. A French intelligence official confirmed a Rafale jet’s combat loss, a first for the aircraft.
The U.S., G7, and Saudi Arabia have called for “maximum restraint” and offered mediation. G7 ministers condemned the Pahalgam attack and urged de-escalation, warning of threats to regional stability. Pakistan’s airspace closure until May 11, 2025, and India’s suspension of 32 airports reflect the conflict’s severity. Given both nations ‘ arsenals, analysts warn of nuclear risks, making diplomacy critical.
