New Delhi/Mumbai, (TGN):- In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor—a coordinated series of 24 high-precision strikes on nine terror camps across the border in Pakistan. The operation was a direct response to last month’s brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed numerous lives and sparked national outrage. Reaffirming India’s resolve, the Defence Ministry stated, “Those responsible for the attack will be held accountable.”
The international response has been a blend of concern, caution, and conflicting positions. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed regret over the violence and called for de-escalation, a sentiment echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said the situation was being closely monitored. Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova urged both countries to step back from the brink, while France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in an interview highlighted the need to protect civilian lives and avoid further escalation. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan also emphasized diplomacy and dialogue as the only sustainable path forward.
Amid the general calls for restraint, a few nations adopted firmer stances. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, voiced unequivocal support for India, strongly condemning the Pahalgam attack and affirming India’s right to defend itself against terrorism. In contrast, China expressed concern but described India’s actions as “regrettable,” signaling disapproval. Turkey went further, siding with Pakistan and calling the strikes “unprovoked aggression”
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres added a global perspective, urging maximum restraint from both sides and warning that the world cannot afford a confrontation between two nuclear-armed states. India has been proactive in its diplomatic outreach following the operation. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Meanwhile, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged with his counterparts across the U.S., UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Japan, Russia, China, and France, including U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon.
Additionally, India has briefed both the Permanent and Non-Permanent members of the United Nations Security Council on Operation Sindoor.
