Rishi Sunak Defends India's Operation Sindoor Against Pakistan

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has publicly backed India’s Operation Sindoor, stating that India is 'justified in striking terrorist infrastructure' in response to deadly attacks in Kashmir. Sunak argued that no nation should tolerate terrorist attacks from across its borders, echoing India's position that its strikes targeted terrorist sites and were measured and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military assets. The UK government, represented by Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, has urged restraint and direct dialogue between India and Pakistan to prevent further escalation and protect civilians. Tensions remain high after Pakistan denounced the Indian strikes as an 'act of war' and responded with shelling, leading to additional casualties on both sides. The UK Foreign Office has issued travel advisories for British nationals in the region and reaffirmed its readiness to assist those affected. Overall, while Sunak and others expressed solidarity with India against terrorism, UK officials emphasized the importance of de-escalation and regional stability.