Overview

• India and Pakistan agreed to a US- and Iran-brokered ceasefire on Saturday following days of escalating military exchanges in the Kashmir region.
• Shortly after the truce was announced, India reported explosions in Srinagar, alleging that Pakistan violated the agreement.
• The ceasefire comes after a series of airstrikes, drone engagements, and artillery fire, with both nations targeting military installations and reporting significant casualties.
• The recent escalation was triggered by an April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, with India accusing Pakistan of involvement, which Pakistan denies.
• Global powers, including the EU and G7 nations, have urged restraint, emphasizing the risks posed by the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.