War Averted, But May 10 Changed Everything
The recent tensions between Pakistan and India finally ended on May 10 with an immediate ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump, saving the entire region from a devastating war. Both countries have confirmed the ceasefire.
The beginning of the tension
On April 22, a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, killed 26 people, which India blamed on Pakistan.
On April 23, India downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan, closed the border, and suspended a water treaty, which Pakistan rejected.
On April 24, the two countries canceled visas for each other’s citizens and closed their airspace. On April 25, there were reports of firing along the Line of Control.
On May 3, Pakistan successfully tested a ballistic missile, after which India closed its ports to Pakistani-flagged ships.
On May 7, India launched missile attacks on Pakistani soil, which Pakistan called a “declaration of war” and responded forcefully.
On May 8 and 9, there were repeated claims of missile, drone attacks and targeting of military installations between the two countries.
Serious twist
On May 9, India suspended its biggest cricket event, the “IPL”, for a week.
On May 10, Pakistan launched “Operation Banyan Marsus” in response to India’s missile attacks, during which Indian airfields were destroyed and dozens of government websites were hacked through cyber attacks.
In view of the worsening seriousness of the situation, US President Donald Trump intervened and persuaded the two countries to agree to an immediate ceasefire, which has been appreciated by the international community.
