U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged in diplomatic efforts, speaking separately with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to urge both nations to de-escalate tensions following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 🕊️💬

During his call with S. Jaishankar, Rubio expressed condolences for the lives lost in the Pahalgam attack and reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation with India. 🇺🇸🇮🇳 He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to maintain peace and security in South Asia, as stated by U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. 🤝🌏

Jaishankar, in a social media post, confirmed the discussion about the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing the need to bring the perpetrators, backers, and planners to justice. ⚖️🇮🇳

In his conversation with Shehbaz Sharif, Rubio stressed the importance of establishing direct communication channels and maintaining peace in South Asia, while also condemning the Pahalgam attack. 📞🕊️ The U.S. State Department spokesperson added that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to holding terrorists accountable and urged Pakistani cooperation in the investigation. 🇵🇰🔍

The Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, has led India to downgrade diplomatic ties with Pakistan. 🕯️ New Delhi has canceled all Pakistani visas and advised Indian citizens to leave Pakistan. 🛂⚠️

As a result, 786 Pakistani nationals have left India via the Attari-Wagah border, while 1376 Indian nationals have returned home. 🧳🚦🇮🇳🇵🇰

Tensions have escalated, with India suspending the Indus Water Treaty and closing its airspace to Pakistani flights. ✈️🛑 Islamabad has reciprocated by closing its airspace to Indian flights and suspending all treaties and agreements. 📄❌ Pakistan has also claimed to possess "credible intelligence" of an imminent Indian attack, stating its readiness to respond "very strongly." 🧠⚠️ However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the armed forces complete operational freedom to determine India's response to the Pahalgam attack. 🛡️🎖️

Key Data: 📊

26 civilians killed in the Pahalgam attack. 🕯️
786 Pakistani nationals left India. 🧳🇵🇰
1376 Indian nationals returned to India. 🧳🇮🇳

Reported by FazTimes Media. 📰

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