US objects to Pakistan's nuclear threats against India

The United States has strongly objected to threats of nuclear warfare made by Pakistan against India and has conveyed its displeasure to Pakistan in this regard.

A senior State Department official said, America has repeatedly made it clear to Pakistan its objection on nuclear threat. The official who spoke on condition of anonymity, however, would not reveal the level at which the message was



conveyed to Pakistan.

Deputy State Department Spokesman Mark Toner told reporters that nuclear-capable states have a very clear responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities. The United States, continued to urge both India and Pakistan to take steps to de-escalate tension following the Uri terror attack that has claimed the lives of 19 Indian soldiers.