The United States has expressed its strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, reaffirming its support for India. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce emphasized that the US stands with India in the fight against terrorism and called for the perpetrators of the "heinous" attack to be brought to justice. “As President Trump and Secretary Rubio have stated, the United States stands with India and strongly condemns all acts of terrorism,” Bruce said on Thursday. “We mourn the loss of lives and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured, urging that those responsible for this heinous act be held accountable.”

The attack, which occurred on Tuesday near Kashmir’s Pahalgam town, resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, most of whom were tourists. Bruce was also asked about the potential role of Pakistan in the attack and whether the US was taking any action to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan. While acknowledging the gravity of the situation, she refrained from making further comments on the matter. Bruce further noted that the US is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation but reiterated that it is not currently taking a stance on the status of Kashmir or Jammu. When questioned about President Trump’s previous offer to mediate between India and Pakistan, she declined to comment on the matter. 

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