India Launches Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Downs Five Jets, as US and Saudi Arabia Lead De-escalation Efforts

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Published May 10, 2025, 05:06 AM

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following India's Operation Sindoor, which involved precision strikes on nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. The Indian government stated that the strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure, reportedly killing over 100 militants, while Pakistan reported 31 civilian deaths and damage to mosques. Pakistan claims to have shot down five Indian aircraft—three Rafale jets, a SU30MKI, and a MiG-29—and to have downed multiple Indian drones. In retaliation, Pakistan launched 'Bunyan al-Marsous' operations, targeting 26 Indian cities, including Avantiura, Srinagar, Jammu, and others, with missiles and drones. Indian air defenses reportedly intercepted these attacks. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis are ongoing. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that the United States is leading international efforts to reduce tensions, with daily communication involving Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and China. Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, visited New Delhi and Islamabad on May 8 and 9, meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's leadership. Saudi Arabia has called for dialogue and diplomacy, expressing hope that India will move toward de-escalation.

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