Afghanistan, May 7 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to avoid military escalation, emphasizing dialogue and restraint amid rising regional tensions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged both India and Pakistan to avoid any further escalation in tensions following recent military exchanges. Rubio made this appeal during calls with the national security advisers of both nations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace in the region.

According to the Hindustan Times on May 7, Rubio asked both countries to keep communication channels open and to engage diplomatically instead of militarily. The U.S. is said to be closely monitoring the situation, which has raised global concerns over stability in So...