US urges Pakistan, India to avoid further military action

US urges Pakistan, India to avoid further military action

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has urged Pakistan and India to avoid further military action.

In a statement issued by the Pentagon, he said that he had spoken with senior U.S. military officials about the situation.

The statement said Acting Secretary Shanahan’s focus is on de-escalating tensions and urging both of the nations to avoid further military action.