US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended "full support and deepest sympathies" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to India in the wake of the killing of at least 26 people in a terror attack in Kashmir carried out by a group reportedly linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba.
"Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The US stands strong with India against terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all."
White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump has been briefed on the incident by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. "What we know already is dozens were killed and even more were injured in a brutal terrorist attack in a popular tourist location in south Kashmir," Leavitt said, adding, "President Trump will be speaking with Prime Minister Modi as soon as he possibly can to express his heartfelt condolences for those lives lost. And our prayers are with those injured in our nation's support for our ally India. These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission."
The US recently extradited Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian of Pakistani descent, accused of playing a key role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, also carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba.