Kashmir attack: How India might strike Pakistan – what history tells us

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/30/2025

Summary

India and Pakistan face heightened tensions over Kashmir, with intelligence suggesting India may soon strike Pakistan within days, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been driving high-level security meetings to prepare for potential conflict. Since the 2021 Pahalgam attack, relations have deteriorated further, with mutual accusations of threats and escalating diplomatic tensions. Historically, both nations have used military operations to assert their Kashmiri claims, but analysts note this could mark a new phase in their long-standing rivalry.