Washington, May 9 -- US President Donald Trump wants tensions between India and Pakistan to "de-escalate as quickly as possible", the White House said on Friday.

That message has been conveyed to both sides by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is doubling up temporarily as the president's national security adviser.

"The president has expressed he wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible," White House spokesperson Karoline Levitt said at a White House briefing.

"He understands these are two countries that have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here in the Oval Office. However, he has good relationships with the leaders of both countries."

Asked if the President was planning to spea...