Pakistan Launches Airstrikes on Multiple Indian Military Bases Amid Escalating Conflict

Tensions between Pakistan and India have escalated sharply, with Pakistan launching 'Operation Bunyanun Marsoos,' targeting multiple Indian military sites, including an air base in Udhampur and a missile storage facility in Beas, following Indian missile strikes on Pakistani air bases. Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin criticized Pakistan as a 'failed state' supporting terrorism and called on the United States to designate Pakistan itself as a state sponsor of terror, rather than only targeting individual terrorist groups. Rubin praised India's military response as capable and emphasized the need for democratic leaders to protect their citizens, highlighting Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir's divisive remarks on Hindu-Muslim coexistence. Meanwhile, Pakistani diplomat Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry asserted that Pakistan has outperformed India on all fronts, accusing India of underestimating Pakistan's resolve and military capability, and warned India against manipulating river flows, which Pakistan considers an act of war. The conflict reflects a broader geopolitical struggle with implications for regional stability and international diplomatic alignments. Both sides continue to exchange military and rhetorical blows amid deep-seated hostility and longstanding territorial disputes.