# Tensions Escalate: Why India and Pakistan are Fighting
## The Heart of the Conflict
The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan primarily revolves around issues of terrorism and the disputed region of Kashmir. Tensions between these two neighboring countries have reached new heights due to recent military actions.
## Recent Escalations
In April, a deadly attack in Kashmir claimed the lives of 26 individuals, prompting India to conduct missile strikes on what it claimed were terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan. This action has been characterized by India as a necessary response to terrorism.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has labeled these missile strikes an “act of war,” vowing to retaliate, thus raising alarms of military engagement and a heightened state of alert in the region. The situation is precarious, and diplomacy is needed now more than ever.
As the international community watches closely, it is imperative for dialogue to prevail over hostilities to prevent further escalation of violence.