India Clarifies Operation Sindoor Pause, Denies US Mediation or Trade Deal Link
During a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified that India's military campaign, Operation Sindoor, was paused only after a request from Pakistan, not due to US mediation or any discussion on a trade deal. The conversation, held on Tuesday, was the first direct discussion between the two leaders since the temporary pause in the operation last month. Modi emphasized that nations supporting terrorism must face the consequences and that India's strong response to Pakistan's attacks on the night of May 9-10 had resulted in significant damage to Pakistan's military infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
- India's military campaign, Operation Sindoor, was paused after a request from Pakistan, not due to US mediation or trade deal discussions.
- The decision to pause military action was taken through direct communication between India and Pakistan, without any foreign involvement.
- Operation Sindoor was launched in response to terror activities in Pakistan and specifically targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- India's military actions were "measured, precise, and non-escalatory," targeting terror sites, not civilians or infrastructure.
- Modi clarified that India would no longer treat terrorism as a proxy war, but as an act of war.
- The operation is still ongoing, and India will take stronger action against terrorism.
Statistics:
- 35-minute conversation between PM Modi and President Trump on Tuesday.
- Significant damage was caused to Pakistan's military infrastructure and airbases.
- Operation Sindoor was launched in response to terror activities in Pakistan on May 6-7.
- US Vice President J.D. Vance called PM Modi on May 9 to warn about a possible large-scale strike by Pakistan.
- PM Modi declined Trump's invitation to visit the US, citing prior commitments.
- PM Modi invited President Trump to visit India for the upcoming Quad Summit later this year.