Pakistan says it is responding to ‘act of war’ after India missile strikes

India and Pakistan are once again at odds, with tensions escalating as India launched a series of missile strikes into Pakistan overnight on Tuesday. Pakistan has condemned the attacks as an “act of war” and vowed to respond forcefully.

The Indian Defense Ministry labeled the attacks as Operation Sindoor, targeting nine sites of “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. They claimed that no Pakistani military facilities were targeted and described their actions as “focused, measured, and non-escalatory.”

However, Pakistan’s army reported that India struck five locations, including Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur, resulting in three deaths and 12 injuries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan stated that Pakistan has the right to respond forcefully to India’s aggression.

The Pakistani army announced that they are responding from the air and ground, indicating a potential escalation of conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The recent tensions stem from a deadly attack in April, dubbed the Pahalgam incident, which left 26 people dead in Indian-held Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, leading to retaliatory actions.

President Donald Trump expressed his concern over the situation, calling it “a shame” and hoping for a swift resolution. The State Department stated that they are closely monitoring the developments but have no assessment to offer at this time. The Trump administration has supported India’s concerns over terrorism and has urged Pakistan to condemn the attacks in Kashmir.

As the situation continues to unfold, State Department officials are working to contain any further escalation between India and Pakistan. This ongoing conflict underscores the volatile nature of the region and the challenges of maintaining peace and stability.

Please stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the situation evolves.