Trump Announces “Full and Immediate” Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan After Escalating Conflict
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire,” following a sharp escalation in hostilities that pushed the nuclear-armed neighbors to the brink of war.
The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, declared the ceasefire as the result of “U.S.-mediated negotiations” that lasted through the night. “After a long night of talks, I am proud to say both nations have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump posted, hailing the deal as a triumph of “Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
This sudden diplomatic breakthrough follows a perilous week marked by airstrikes, drone attacks, and heavy artillery exchanges along the contested India-Pakistan border. Tensions reached a boiling point after Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes in response to reported attacks on three of its military airbases.
Confirming the deal on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited “intense, high-level negotiations” that included Vice President J.D. Vance. The talks reportedly involved direct consultations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
“We applaud both Prime Ministers for prioritizing peace over provocation,” Rubio wrote. “This agreement opens the door to sustained dialogue on broader regional issues, including at a neutral venue.”
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has since confirmed the ceasefire, labeling it a “constructive step toward long-term regional stability.” However, India has yet to issue an official statement—raising questions about the extent of its commitment and whether the ceasefire can withstand further political or military shocks.
This marks the most dangerous flare-up between the two nations in years, reigniting fears of a full-blown conflict between rivals who have fought multiple wars—primarily over the disputed region of Kashmir. Both countries maintain substantial nuclear arsenals, and any miscalculation could have catastrophic consequences.
The international community had expressed growing alarm in recent days. The UN, European Union, and China had all called for restraint. Analysts from think tanks such as the Council on Foreign Relations and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace warned that the current crisis risked spiraling into a regional war unless external mediation intervened.
While Trump’s announcement has brought a momentary pause to the violence, experts remain cautious. Historically, India-Pakistan ceasefires have faltered under pressure from unresolved disputes, cross-border terrorism, and domestic political agendas.
Nevertheless, the agreement has offered a rare diplomatic opening. If the proposed follow-up negotiations materialize, they could mark the beginning of a renewed peace process—though few are willing to declare this a turning point just yet.
For now, the guns have fallen silent, and the world watches—hopeful, but wary.
