Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with top officials from both countries in an effort to avoid another conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir.

Pakistan is bracing for Indian military action before Thursday night, officials warned, but cautioned that neither side would benefit from a return to war.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that India's response to the Islamist militant attack last week in India-administered Kashmir should be done in a way that does not lead to a broader regional conflict.