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U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India, Pakistan trade fire

Season 2025 Episode 128 | 2m 58s

Tensions in South Asia are running high after India and Pakistan accused each other of firing at their respective military sites. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called leaders in both countries and pushed for what he called immediate de-escalation and direct dialogue. But there is heavy shelling on both sides of the disputed border. Nick Schifrin reports.

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