Washington DC/IBNS, May 10 -- Amid a heightened escalation between India and Pakistan, the White House on Friday said that US President Donald Trump wants the conflict to "de-escalate as quickly as possible".

Addressing a press briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that diplomatic outreach efforts are on, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio remaining in constant communication with the leaders of both countries.

"The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office. However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secre...