Operation Sindoor: World Leaders Respond to Indian Strikes on Pakistan

May 07, 2025 Komal Das

Operation Sindoor: India strikes nine terror sites in Pakistan and PoK, in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians

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U.S. President Donald Trump: "They've been fighting for decades, even centuries. I hope it ends very quickly"

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Closely following the situation and calling for a quick resolution through peaceful engagement

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Alarmed at growing tensions, urges maximum restraint and dialogue to avert global danger

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Japan's Yoshimasa Hayashi: Deplored terrorism, called for restraint, and emphasized the need for dialogue to preserve peace in South Asia

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China's Foreign Ministry: Deplored India's action, called for calm, and reaffirmed opposition to all types of terrorism

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Israel's Ambassador Reuven Azar: Welcomed India's strikes, saying, "Terrorists have no place to hide." Defended India's right to self-defense

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UAE's Abdullah bin Zayed: Urged de-escalation, restraint, and dialogue to stabilize the region and prevent further escalation

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World reactions are a combination of expressions of support for India's action and calls for restraint to avoid further hostilities

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