India and Pakistan Announce Ceasefire After Intense Clashes
On Saturday afternoon, India and Pakistan confirmed a ceasefire agreement following talks mediated by the United States. This agreement aims to put an end, at least temporarily, to four days of clashes, bombardments, missile launches, and drone attacks that primarily focused on the Kashmir region but also spilled over into more distant areas of the two countries.
The extent of the military actions and their impact on both military and civilian structures remains unclear, with both governments accusing each other of initiating the attacks. However, they have provided notably different accounts regarding the damage incurred and the death toll, likely for propaganda purposes.
In recent days, many countries, including the United States and China, have called on both sides to cease hostilities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that he was actively engaging in talks with both parties to help mediate a resolution. At around 2 PM, US President Donald Trump took to social media platform Truth to announce that India and Pakistan had reached the ceasefire agreement, signaling a potential relief for the region amid escalating tensions.
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