• Trump emphasizes need for immediate de-escalation in India-Pakistan conflict.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged with leaders of both countries.
• Tensions spiked after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' targeting Pakistan.
• Casualties reported on both sides amid military confrontations.

In response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, President Donald Trump has emphasized the need for a rapid de-escalation of the situation. According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in "constant communication" with leaders from both nations, seeking to mediate the conflict. Trump has maintained good relations with both countries, asserting, "He wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible," indicating a commitment to diplomatic solutions despite historical frictions, according to South China Morning Post and Anadolu Agency.

The tensions were exacerbated this week when India initiated "Operation Sindoor," targeting what it described as "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, resulting in missile strikes and reported casualties. The Pakistani military claimed that 31 individuals were killed in the assaults, alongside various reports of casualties in Indian-administered Kashmir, which underscores the escalating military confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, as covered by India Times and South China Morning Post.

Trump initially responded to India’s military actions following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, calling for restraint from both sides. He has expressed concern over the historical conflicts, with the White House confirming ongoing discussions facilitated by Rubio aiming to mitigate tensions. "We can’t control these countries," said Vice President JD Vance, advocating for a diplomatic approach, as noted by Anadolu Agency and India Times.