In his first remarks since the Pahalgam terror attack that shook Jammu & Kashmir earlier this week, US President Donald Trump commented on rising tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting that the two countries would eventually “figure it out.”
While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump referred to the long-standing rivalry between the South Asian neighbours but declined to confirm whether he had contacted the leaders of either nation.
“There’s great tension between Pakistan and India, but there always has been,” Trump said. “They’ll get it figured out one way or the other.”
Deadliest Attack in Decades
The April 22 , a tourist hotspot in Jammu & Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of 26 people, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the region in nearly 20 years.
Gunmen opened fire in a popular meadow frequented by tourists. Indian authorities have blamed Pakistani-backed elements, a claim Islamabad has firmly denied.
Diplomacy and Trade Under Threat
Following the attack, diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated. India has suspended a crucial ,while Pakistan responded by closing its airspace to Indian flights.
Trade between the two countries-already minimal-faces a complete shutdown as both sides harden their positions.
Economic Jitters in India
The attack also sent shockwaves through Indian financial markets, with the stock market dropping sharply on Friday amid fears of escalation. However, the market regained some losses as the government launched an aggressive counter-terror operation in Kashmir.
What’s Next?
With both countries on edge and global powers watching closely, Trump’s comment-though brief-adds to the growing chorus calling for calm and resolution.
Whether this marks the beginning of backchannel diplomacy or further tension remains to be seen. But for now, the focus remains on security, accountability, and the quest for peace in a region long burdened by conflict.