Twenty-four hours before President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire had been reached between India and Pakistan, the White House worked to de-escalate the situation.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the news shortly after, via a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a cease-fire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”