Pakistan warns of a looming Indian strike, slams “war hysteria" and urges the U.S. to step in as Kashmir tensions risk triggering a nuclear crisis in South Asia.

The United States is stepping up pressure on India and Pakistan to avoid conflict in Kashmir after a tourist massacre in an Indian-administered area of the divided territory last week.

In response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s fight against terrorism. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that Washington remains in constant touch with both India and Pakistan,