NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: The US has said both India and Pakistan need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation, proposing “support” in facilitating “productive discussions” to avert future disputes.

US Secretary of State Marco spoke separately with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement early Saturday.

Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly following India’s Operation Sindoor on early Wednesday and Pakistan’s subsequent unsuccessful attempt to attack 15 Indian cities.