The move reportedly comes following widespread blackouts and drone sightings in Pakistani airspace, as well as intercepted drone and missile attacks on Indian soil, including Jammu, Jaisalmer and other cities in India.

Rubio emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation” during his call with Jaishankar and expressed support for “direct dialogue” between India and Pakistan

During his conversation with Minister Jaishankar, Secretary Rubio called for immediate de-escalation and said that the US supports direct talks between India and Pakistan. He also expressed condolences for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed several civilians. He assured India that the US stands with it in the fight against terrorism.