ISLAMABAD, May 10, (AP): India and Pakistan on Saturday confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end a conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals. It follows weeks of clashes that were triggered by a gun massacre on tourists last month that India blames Pakistan for. It was their most serious confrontation in decades and left dozens of civilian dead on both sides.

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks. Neither country has immediately confirmed a deal.  Tensions have flared since a gun massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan. On his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was pleased to announce that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.

"Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the White House’s National Security Council, posted on X: @POTUS is a force for peace” over a link to Trump’s online statement about a ceasefire having been agreed to, but offered no more immediate details.

Pakistan’s foreign minister said earlier Saturday that his country would consider de-escalation if India stopped further attacks. However, Ishaq Dar warned that if India launched any strikes, "our response will follow.” Dar told Pakistan’s Geo News that he also conveyed this message to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who contacted him after Rubio spoke to New Delhi earlier.

"We responded because our patience had reached its limit. If they stop here, we will also consider stopping,” Dar added. India said it targeted Pakistani air bases after Islamabad fired several high-speed missiles at military and civilian infrastructure in the country’s Punjab state early Saturday.