Drone Drama: India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Amid Dismissive US Remarks

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:20 pm

Reports detail a tense episode along the border where Israeli-made suicide drones launched by India were intercepted by Pakistan following a series of strikes. Adding salt to the wound, a US VP nonchalantly brushed off the possibility of war, as regional friction simmers under a veneer of diplomatic understatement.

reuters.com/business / India-Pakistan conflict offers rich intelligence opportunity for China - Reuters

India-Pakistan conflict offers rich intelligence opportunity for China Reuters

zerohedge.com / Israeli-Made Suicide Drones Launched By India Against Pakistan, Some Intercepted

Israeli-Made Suicide Drones Launched By India Against Pakistan, Some Intercepted Via Middle East Eye Pakistan shot down Israeli-made drones launched by India into its airspace on Thursday, following a series of Indian strikes across the country on Wednesday. Pakistan’s military said…

reuters.com/business / US VP Vance says war between India and Pakistan will be 'none of our business' - Reuters

US VP Vance says war between India and Pakistan will be 'none of our business' Reuters

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