US Lawmakers Urge Peace Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which India has linked to Pakistan despite Islamabad's denial and call for an impartial investigation. Both nations, armed with nuclear weapons, have taken tit-for-tat diplomatic and military steps, including the suspension of treaties, expulsion of diplomats, and exchanges of fire across the Line of Control, raising fears of further escalation. Analysts and US officials suggest that while a full-scale war is considered unimaginable and unlikely, limited military actions such as targeted strikes by India against terrorist facilities in Pakistan remain possible, though the risk of broader conflict cannot be ruled out. The United States and other international actors are actively urging restraint and dialogue to prevent the situation from spiraling into a regional crisis. Pakistan maintains it has not been provided with proof of involvement in the attack and accuses India of using such incidents as pretexts for aggression, while also warning of potential Indian military actions. Meanwhile, Indian commentary alleges that Pakistan may seek escalation to divert attention from internal unrest, but both sides acknowledge the catastrophic consequences of open warfare.