US Monitoring India’s Operation Sindoor, Urges De-escalation

The United States is closely monitoring the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces targeted terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan’s Punjab province in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

General Ronald Clark, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific, said it's "too early to opine," but emphasized that U.S. forces remain coordinated with USINDOPACOM as the situation develops. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terror sites following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians and security personnel.

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the strikes, expressing concern over the growing tensions. “I know both countries well. I want them to stop and work things out. If I can help, I will be there,” he said, appealing for peace.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that the strikes were “measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible.” He stressed that the goal was to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and prevent further attacks. He noted that Pakistan had shown no intent to take concrete action against terrorists operating on its soil or under its control.

Misri reiterated India’s resolve to hold the perpetrators accountable and emphasized the strikes were necessary to deter future threats. He also dismissed concerns about escalation, stating the operation was preemptive and focused solely on terror infrastructure.

India's message remains firm: it will act decisively to protect its citizens and territory while avoiding unnecessary escalation.