In response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and rising regional tensions, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi highlighted the need to combat terrorism and prevent future violence, which has become even more "urgent."
The US Mission on Wednesday issued a "reconsider travel" advisory for Pakistan in light of recent precision strikes by India and advised them to "exercise caution and monitor local media for updates.
Marco Rubio spoke to National Security Advisors from India and Pakistan on Tuesday (local time) and urged them to keep lines of communication open and avoid escalation.
US Congressman Shri Thanedar expressed strong support for India's airstrikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, calling them a justified response to the Jammu and Kashmir attack. He called for deeper US-India cooperation to combat terrorism and uphold democratic values.
Johnson also spoke about the trade deal between India and the US and expressed hope that the trade negotiations will work out well between two nations.
The United States approved a potential USD 131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday, the deal includes advanced SeaVision software, training, and support se
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has got the full support from the Trump administration, adding that they are in constant communication with the governments of India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth spoke to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, extending condolences over the loss of lives in the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the United States and India made "some very good progress" concerning the trade deal during Vice President JD Vance's visit to the country and some announcements could be made soon.