From Trump to Meloni: How World Leaders Reacted to ‘Heinous’ Pahalgam Terror Attack

From Trump to Meloni: US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and other world leaders condemned Tuesday's terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and offered unwavering support for the terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

The assault happened in Baisaran Meadow, around five kilometres from Pahalgam, a resort town in Jammu and Kashmir.

Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the “incredible people of India, have full support” of the US and deepest sympathies.

Trump on social media said the United States stands strongly with India against terrorism and also held a phone call with PM Modi, where he expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack".

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"Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States 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!" Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social.

US Vice President JD Vance was visiting India when the terror attack in Pahalgam occurred, and he sent his condolences to the victims of the horrific attack.

"Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack," Vance said in a post on X.

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Russia, UAE, UK, France, Israel, Iran and several other world leaders also dropped strong messages of condemnation of the terror attack.

"Please accept the deepest condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam that claimed the lives of civilians — citizens of various countries. There can be no justification for this brutal crime. We expect that its sponsors and perpetrators will be duly punished. I would like to reiterate the readiness for further strengthening of cooperation with the Indian partners in the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured," Russia President Putin said, as quoted by the Russian embassy in India.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in a post on X, said she was deeply saddened by the terror attack and expressed solidarity with the government and people of India.

"Deeply saddened by the terrorist attack that occurred today in India, which caused numerous victims. Italy expresses its closeness to the families affected, the injured, the Government and all the Indian people," she said in a post on X.

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