India-Pakistan war: Amid the almost war-like situation and escalating tensions, where both nuclear-armed nations are firing missiles at each other, the United States’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. Notably, opposition in Pakistan has blamed Munir for the escalation of tensions with India. There are reports which claim that while the Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, wants de-escalation, Munir wants a full-blown war with India.
White House Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that during the call, Rubio urged for de-escalation. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. He continued to urge both parties to find a way to de-escalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts,” said Bruce.
According to reports, Munir received a stern warning from Rubio, who urged him not to escalate the situation any further.
Notably, Pakistan fired multiple Fateh-2 and Abdali-I missiles at Indian cities following which India targeted their three airbases – Pakistan Air Force base in Nur Khan of Rawalpindi, Rafiqi Airbase in Punjab’s Shorkot, and Murid Airbase in Punjab’s Chakwal.
Indian Army has said in a post on X that Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. It said that Pakistan troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army said that it has been giving a matching response to Pakistani misadventure.
Earlier, US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US intends to de-escalate the tensions between both the countries. Leavitt said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in talks with the leaders of both nations to de-escalate. “This is something that the secretary of state and of course now our national security adviser as well, Marco Rubio, has been very much involved in. The President wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible,” she said.