U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revealed that the United States is continuously monitoring the fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and India, cautioning that sustaining such agreements is inherently difficult. In a recent interview, Rubio noted that while Washington keeps a daily watch on global hotspots—including South Asia and Southeast Asia—ceasefires demand active cooperation from both sides.
Rubio pointed to the Ukraine war’s lingering impact, warning that truces can collapse rapidly without durable peace frameworks. “Our aim isn’t just a pause in fighting but a lasting solution,” he stressed, crediting President Trump’s administration for prioritizing conflict resolution. However, he avoided directly endorsing Trump’s claim of mediating the 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire.
The remarks follow Trump’s repeated assertions that he facilitated the ceasefire—a claim flatly denied by Indian officials. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar have insisted no third party was involved, contradicting Trump’s narrative. Rubio sidestepped the dispute, instead highlighting broader U.S. efforts to “seize every opportunity for peace.”
As geopolitical tensions simmer, Rubio’s comments underscore Washington’s balancing act: advocating for stability while navigating competing narratives between allies and rivals. With both nuclear-armed neighbors historically distrustful, the path to enduring peace remains fraught with diplomatic hurdles.
