Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 10 that both countries had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. He credited U.S. mediation for helping to bring about the agreement and praised the leaders of both nations for showing "common sense and great intelligence" in defusing the situation. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “After a long night of talks led by the United States, I’m happy to announce that India and Pakistan have committed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both nations for making a wise and intelligent decision.” However, the calm did not last long. Just hours after the announcement, Pakistan reportedly violated the ceasefire agreement. India responded by activating its air defense systems after detecting drones from across the border. Some regions in India also experienced power outages during the incident. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that while a ceasefire understanding was in place, India would remain firm in its fight against terrorism. In a post on X, he said, “India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to halt military action. But India remains firm and uncompromising in its stance against terrorism in all its forms—and that will not change.” President Trump again praised both sides for stepping back from further conflict, saying their actions likely saved “millions of innocent lives.” He also announced plans to boost trade with both nations and expressed hope for future cooperation possibly even on the long-standing Kashmir issue.