Trump hints at denouement to Pulwama

February 20, 2019 18:06

The United States President Donald Trump told the media at the White House on February 19 while replying to a question on the terrorist strike in Pulwama and the ensuing India-Pakistan tensions: "I have watched. I have got a lot of reports on it.

"We will have a comment (on it) at an appropriate time. It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along. That (the terrorist attack) was a horrible situation. We are getting reports. We will have a statement to put out."

This is an exceptionally important remark, since this is the first time Trump commented on the rising tensions in South Asia.

He disclosed that a White House statement could be in the pipeline. But his remarks give tell-tale markers on what to expect.

Most important, Trump said the US is 'getting reports' regarding India-Pakistan tensions. He didn't elaborate.

But what is pertinent is that the US has the military-technical capability to monitor the India-Pakistan border minutely, accurately on 24X7 basis and Trump gets daily inputs.

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