India-Pakistan Agree to a U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

“We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement.

India-Pakistan Border Wagha. “Beating of Retreat Ceremony” at the International Border at Wagha. The Grant Trunk Road, one of the oldest and longest roads in Asia and the oldest in India, passes through India and Pakistan. Village Wagha on the Pakistan side and Village Atari on the Indian Side are the last villages of the respective countries. Every evening as the sun sets, the Border Security Force of India and the Pakistan Rangers of Pakistan perform a perfectly coordinated lowering of the flag and closing of the door ceremony. (Photo: Koshy Koshy)

For followers of global geopolitics, the recent flare-up between India and Pakistan triggered deep concern. With both nations heavily armed — and both possessing nuclear weapons — even a brief escalation along the disputed Kashmir border can spark fears of catastrophe.

Thanks to the Trump administration, diplomacy has prevailed.

“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” announced U.S. President Donald Trump in a statement posted to Truth Social on May 10, 2025. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

“Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik,” said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement. “I am pleased to announce the Governments of India…