The United States suggested that President Donald Trump holds the potential to mediate the long-standing Kashmir conflict, as Pakistan and India remain at odds following a deadly attack in Pahalgam.
Speaking at a weekly State Department briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “President Trump has consistently shown that he is willing to take on generational disputes between nations—Kashmir is no exception.”
She added, “It shouldn't surprise anyone that he would want to manage something like that. He has brought to the table leaders who previously refused dialogue.”
The comments come amid a diplomatic offensive by Pakistan to counter India’s allegations over the April 22 attack, which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad—a charge Pakistan has denied.
A Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with US officials last week, including Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. Bruce confirmed the meeting and noted discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional peace.
The delegation’s visit is part of Pakistan’s wider diplomatic efforts, with scheduled stops in London and Brussels to present Islamabad’s case on the Kashmir issue.
