President Trump credits “common sense and great intelligence” for breakthrough; both nations agree to immediate de-escalation amid rising regional tensions.
Washington DC [US], May 10:
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following days of heightened military tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Taking to Truth Social, 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 on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
The ceasefire announcement follows intense diplomatic engagement by the United States, with Trump crediting American mediation for bringing both sides to the table. The White House said Secretary of State Marco Rubio played a key role in the process, having held repeated conversations with Indian and Pakistani leadership to de-escalate the crisis.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the development, saying, “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had earlier acknowledged Washington’s active involvement in managing the conflict, stating that President Trump and Secretary Rubio had remained in close contact with both sides.
“This is something that the Secretary of State, and now our National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, has been very much involved in,” Leavitt said. “The President wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible.”
While Trump and Dar signaled optimism, Indian officials remained cautious. At a separate briefing on Saturday, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reiterated that Pakistan’s recent military provocations were “escalatory” and “provocative.” Misri also unveiled evidence to support India’s position and condemned Pakistan’s attempts to spread disinformation.
The ceasefire comes after weeks of rising tensions, which escalated dramatically following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and India’s retaliatory strikes under “Operation Sindoor.” The situation had prompted fears of wider regional conflict, drawing urgent international attention.
As diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes, the ceasefire marks a hopeful pause in what had threatened to spiral into a broader confrontation.