The United States is closely monitoring the fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and India, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday. This ceasefire follows a deadly 87-hour conflict that occurred earlier this year and was halted through U.S.-brokered diplomacy. Rubio emphasised the challenges of maintaining peace in volatile regions during an interview, drawing parallels to other global hotspots.
Rubio highlighted the delicate nature of ceasefire agreements, stating, “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.” He stressed that lasting peace, such as in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, requires negotiated settlements beyond temporary truces.
Keeping eye on India, Pakistan Ceasefire says US
US Secy of State Marco Rubio
"One of the complications of the ceasefire is that they have to be maintained, which is very difficult. Every single day, we keep an eye on what is happening between Pakistan & India.."
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— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 17, 2025On May 7, 2025, India launched airstrikes on Pakistani territory under “Operation Sindoor,” prompting strong condemnation from Islamabad. Pakistan responded with “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” targeting Indian military sites and downing six fighter jets, including three Rafales, and numerous drones. The intense confrontation ended after US intervention, with President Donald Trump announcing the ceasefire on social media, crediting American diplomacy. Pakistan praised Trump’s role, even nominating him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, while India downplayed external involvement.
Security sources report that India has initiated “Operation Mahadev,” a covert campaign allegedly staging fake encounters to frame detained Pakistanis as militants. This move is said to mask India’s battlefield setbacks and suppress the Kashmiri freedom movement, raising concerns about the ceasefire’s stability.
The US continues to advocate for diplomacy to prevent escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Rubio’s remarks underscore the importance of sustained dialogue to ensure long-term stability in the region, particularly given the history of tensions over Kashmir.
