Pakistan Panicked After India's Brahmos Strike, Dialed Trump for Help

New Delhi: The ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan came after four days of intense military action, including Indian missile strikes and Pakistani drone incursions. The breakthrough happened after a series of backchannel talks and American involvement. 

India confirmed the use of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in a powerful military response against Pakistan on May 10, targeting key Pakistani Air Force installations. High-value targets included Chakala near Rawalpindi, Jacobabad, Bholae, and the strategically located Skardu airbase. Sources say the precision strikes caused major damage to Pakistan’s air capabilities, prompting Islamabad to urgently seek American intervention to de-escalate tensions. 

India's Missile Strike Shakes Pakistan

On the morning of May 10, India carried out a major cruise missile strike targeting Pakistan’s Chakala Air Base in Rawalpindi. The strike reportedly damaged key air assets and crippled a significant part of Pakistan’s air capability. After this, panic spread within the Pakistani military, with top officials fearing a much larger retaliatory strike from India.

Pakistan Reaches Out to the US

By afternoon, Pakistan was desperate for help. Republic TV has learned that Islamabad approached Washington, requesting urgent intervention to stop further escalation. In response, the United States asked Pakistan to directly contact India to seek de-escalation.

DGMO-Level Talks at 3:35 PM

Following the US intervention, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called his Indian counterpart at 3:35 PM on May 10. During the call, Pakistan requested a ceasefire. India agreed to the proposal, and plans were made to release a formal statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

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Ceasefire Violations and Fresh Efforts

Despite the agreement, ceasefire violations were reported in the evening hours. However, by 10:30 PM on May 10, fresh efforts were made to strictly implement the ceasefire from both sides. The situation remained tense but under control.

BrahMos: India’s Powerful and Precise Missile

The BrahMos missile that terrified the Pakistan, made by India and Russia together, is known for its speed, accuracy, and power. Its name comes from the Brahmaputra river in India and the Moskva river in Russia. Just like the Brahmastra from Indian mythology—used only in extreme situations—BrahMos is not just a weapon, but a symbol of controlled strength. It travels at nearly three times the speed of sound, making it very hard to stop, and can hit targets with great accuracy.

India has also improved the missile’s range. Earlier it could go up to 290 km, but now some versions can strike targets as far as 800 km. The missile can be launched from land, air, and sea, and is being added to aircraft like the Su-30MKI and modern warships. A faster version, called BrahMos-II, is being developed and is expected to travel at hypersonic speeds—six to seven times the speed of sound.

The BrahMos missile can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, giving India a strong tool for both defense and attack. It has become one of India’s main weapons for precise, quick, and powerful military operations, especially against enemy bases deep inside their territory.

Trump Takes Credit, But Experts Warn It's Not Peace

US President Donald Trump claimed credit for helping mediate the ceasefire. In a social media post, he wrote, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.”

However, former Indian Ambassador Deepak Vohra told Republic TV that this is not a peace deal, but only a temporary ceasefire after Pakistan suffered heavy military setbacks. MEA sources also confirmed that the ceasefire happened only after Pakistan officially reached out, requesting India to hold fire.