United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in crucial discussions with the national security heads of India and Pakistan to address rising tensions between the two countries. Rubio spoke with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Pakistan’s NSA Lieutenant General Asim Malik, emphasizing the importance of keeping lines of communication open and avoiding any steps that could escalate the conflict.

The US State Department shared updates via social media, quoting Rubio’s call for both sides to maintain dialogue and focus on de-escalation. "He urged both to keep lines of communication open and avoid escalation," the State Department stated in a tweet. Rubio also posted separately, reaffirming his commitment to engaging both Indian and Pakistani leadership in pursuit of a peaceful resolution.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding the situation, stating his hope that the conflict between India and Pakistan would "end quickly." Trump's comments highlighted the broader US interest in maintaining regional stability in South Asia, where relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have remained strained over various geopolitical disputes.

Rubio’s outreach underscores the United States’ ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate and reduce tensions in the region. Analysts note that sustained communication between India and Pakistan is vital to preventing any inadvertent military confrontations that could destabilize South Asia further.

As diplomatic channels remain active, the international community is closely monitoring the situation, hopeful that both nations will prioritize peaceful solutions over further conflict.