[Source/Observer Network, Liu Chenghui]

After the escalation of the India-Pakistan conflict on May 10, Pakistani Foreign Minister Dar当天 told the media that if India halted its actions under the current situation, Pakistan would also consider a ceasefire. On the other side, Indian Air Force Colonel Vyomika Singh made similar remarks at a press conference on the same day, stating that India had made "effective counterattacks" against Pakistan's actions and was committed to "not escalating the conflict, provided that Pakistan takes similar actions."

According to CNN's report on May 10, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio spoke with both Dar and Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on May 9, proposing that the United States would mediate the escalating India-Pakistan conflict. Rubio "emphasized the need for both sides to find ways to ease tensions, re-establish direct communication, and avoid miscalculations."

U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tami Bruce said that on May 9, Rubio also spoke with Pakistani Army Chief General Moin, urging both parties to ease tensions.

Bruce said that Rubio urged both Pakistan and India to seek ways to ease tensions and expressed that the United States is willing to assist in initiating constructive dialogue between the two sides to avoid future conflicts.

This is the first time that Rubio has mentioned U.S. assistance in his communications with India and Pakistan.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Dar Visual China

Dar told local media on the 10th that he had informed U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that India holds the initiative to ease tensions. He said that if India ceased its escalatory actions, Pakistan would do the same.

"As long as there is any sense of reason, India will stop. If they stop, we will too," Dar said. "We sincerely hope to achieve peace without the hegemony of any one country."

Dar also stated on the same day that Pakistan chose to respond militarily to India because it had no choice.

He said that the world is currently paying attention to the India-Pakistan conflict, but India forced Pakistan to respond with force. Dar also said that the international community and friendly countries are aware of Pakistan's predicament, and that Pakistan was compelled to resort to forceful measures.

"In earlier attacks by India, 35 of our civilians were killed. Just hours ago, India attacked our airbase. We took all defensive measures and were left with no choice but to retaliate," Dar said in the interview. "The international community has a responsibility to play a role and should have acted when India launched its attack and killed Pakistani civilians days ago. We have shown great restraint."

Pakistani GEO Television and Saudi media Hadath reported that Pakistani Planning, Development, and Special Projects Minister Ahsan Iqbal said, "We do not want to see the 'nuclear threshold' crossed." Pakistan hopes India will ease tensions and turn to dialogue and diplomatic channels.

Senior Indian officials said at a press conference on the 10th that the Indian military had conducted "effective counterattacks and responses" against Pakistan's military actions.

Colonel Sophia Qureshi of the Indian Army said that the Indian military had made an "appropriate response" to Pakistan's actions, "successfully eliminating" the threat, but some military bases suffered "limited damage." She accused the Pakistani military of attacking civilian medical and educational facilities in the Indian-administered Kashmir region.

Air Force Colonel Singh also said that India is committed to "not escalating the conflict, provided that Pakistan takes similar actions."

She simultaneously criticized Pakistan's military for using drones to launch aerial "invasions" against India and using large-caliber artillery to fire into disputed areas. She added that Pakistan used a high-speed missile to attack an Indian Air Force base in Punjab state.

Indian Air Force Colonel Vyomika Singh Screenshot

Other officials present at the press conference said that "Pakistan's military forces are observed to be moving troops to forward areas, indicating their intent to further escalate offensive operations." "Indian armed forces remain at a high state of readiness, and all hostile actions have been effectively countered and appropriately responded to."

Pakistan has yet to respond to the remarks made at the press conference.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described Pakistan's military actions as "provocative" and India's response as "measured."

In recent days, the India-Pakistan situation has rapidly escalated. In the early hours of the 7th, India fired missiles at three locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft and one drone.

In the early hours of the 10th, India struck Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base and other facilities. Military spokesman Major General Ahmed Sherif said that after India launched its attack, Pakistan's airbase facilities remained safe. "This is the highest level of provocation," Sherif said.

On the same day, Pakistan announced the official launch of "Iron Wall" military operations in response to India's continuous provocations and to "combat Indian terrorism, ensure internal stability, and safeguard Pakistan's sovereignty."

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