'It’s a Shame, Hope It Ends Quickly': Trump on Operation Sindoor

May 07, 2025 Komal Das

US President Donald Trump responded to India’s Operation Sindoor, calling the situation “a shame” and hoping it ends quickly, acknowledging the long-standing India-Pakistan conflict

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Trump expressed concern about the decades-long history of conflict between India and Pakistan, hoping for a swift resolution to the situation

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Operation Sindoor, launched by India’s armed forces on May 6-7, targeted nine terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

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India’s Defence Ministry confirmed that only terror camps were targeted, with no civilian, military, or economic sites affected in Pakistan

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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, providing updates on the operation and India’s counter-terrorism measures

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The operation followed the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists

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In response to the attack, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, with global leaders, including Trump, condemning the violence and supporting India

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Trump also reiterated the US’s close ties with both India and Pakistan, calling for peace and a resolution to the escalating conflict

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