International Media Responds to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

India’s recently conducted Operation Sindoor has drawn extensive global media coverage, with several leading international news outlets analyzing the action, its motivations, and potential consequences.

The New York Times, a leading American daily, published an in-depth report under the headline “Missile Strikes Inside Pakistan After Kashmir Attack.” The article described the operation as a “major escalation” in India-Pakistan relations. It reported that India had informed the United States in advance of the strikes, suggesting an effort to prevent broader international fallout.

CNN highlighted the tense regional atmosphere with the headline “India, Pakistan on Brink of Wider Conflict.” It speculated that India may have deployed advanced weaponry such as Rafale fighter jets and SCALP cruise missiles in the operation. CNN emphasized that the airstrikes appeared to target terrorist infrastructure rather than Pakistani military assets, indirectly reinforcing India’s official position.

The Washington Post, another major U.S. newspaper, ran a report titled “Tensions Rise as India Strikes Pakistan, Islamabad Vows Response.” It described India’s action as a “limited show of force,” noting that New Delhi had demonstrated restraint by avoiding military targets and attempting to minimize civilian casualties.

BBC reported that terrorist hubs in areas like Bahawalpur and Muridke were key targets in the Indian airstrikes. It noted international concern about the potential for escalating tensions in the wake of these strikes.

The Times of Israel offered explicit support for India’s actions, publishing a piece that stated, “India has the right to defend itself against terrorism.” The article emphasized Israel’s backing of India’s right to self-defense in the face of terror threats.

In addition to these, other prominent media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, ABC News, Le Monde (France), The Japan Times, and Japan Today also published detailed reports and analyses. Most international publications suggested that the operation was a calculated act of self-defense against terrorism, rather than an act of aggression.