Asif said India's rhetoric was intensifying and Pakistan's military had briefed the government on the possibility of an attack.

At the same time, the State Department reiterated its strong support for India, stating that Washington “stands with India and strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Pahalgam,” echoing earlier remarks made by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

NEW DELHI — A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main border crossing and revoked visas for each other’s nationals.