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Pakistan and India say they'd consider de-escalation if the other reciprocates

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Newest development May 10, 2025 · 4 reportsPakistan and India say they'd consider de-escalation if the other reciprocates

The two nations have been locked in hostilities after a gun massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan.

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  1. India strikes Pakistan to avenge a terrorist attack

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    Pakistan and India say they'd consider de-escalation if the other reciprocates

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  1. Breaking Defense

    Analysts say India and Pakistan know how to de-escalate — but will they? (opens Breaking Defense)

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    "Now India's response, both verbal and written, says and underscores the point that these attacks are proportionate," said Harsh Pant of the Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation. "They are very targeted and precise, and they do not target any Pakistani military installations."

  2. The Economist

    India strikes Pakistan to avenge a terrorist attack (opens The Economist)

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    Can the two bitter enemies control a new cycle of escalation? | Asia

  3. CNN

    The India-Pakistan conflict has escalated dramatically. Here’s what we know (opens CNN)

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    The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, two neighbors who have been rivals for decades, erupted in the early hours of Wednesday morning when New Delhi launched missiles across the border.

  4. WUSA9

    Pakistan and India say they'd consider de-escalation if the other reciprocates (opens WUSA9)

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    The two nations have been locked in hostilities after a gun massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan.

  5. Fox News

    Pakistan, India suggest possible de-escalation amid both countries' missile strikes (opens Fox News)

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    Pakistan’s foreign minister said his country would consider de-escalation if India stopped its attacks, after India said it sought non-escalation.

  6. Digital Journal

    Pakistan warns won't de-escalate as conflict with India spirals (opens Digital Journal)

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    Pakistan has warned it will "not de-escalate" a spiralling conflict with India, and blamed New Delhi for bringing the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer

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