The U.S. government said it offered assistance to make India and Pakistan start "constructive talks" while the Group of Seven (G7) major countries also urged the Asian neighbors to engage in direct dialogue amid heightened hostilities.

Donald Trump said he would increase trade with the two estranged neighbours and work with them to find a solution to the Kashmir issue.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the US has expressed solidarity with India, but stopped short of explicitly endorsing any military retaliation against Pakistan. While officials like Tulsi Gabbard have offered strong support,