Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, voiced strong backing for India’s efforts to fight terrorism. He said the United States would provide both "energy and resources" to help India take on this challenge.

“India has to stand against terrorism. We will do everything possible to support those efforts. The Trump administration will help India with energy and resources to fight terrorism,” Johnson said on Tuesday.

Johnson also said that the partnership between India and the United States is very important. “We'll do everything we can in the US to support those efforts, and I think that's all part of this relationship as it develops. The Trump administration clearly understands the importance of that relationship and clearly understands the importance of the threat of terrorism," he added.

His comments came shortly after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, on April 22, where 26 people, many of them tourists, were killed. India has blamed Pakistan for supporting terrorism across the border.

US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the incident. “The United States stands strong with India against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi and the people of India have our full support and deepest sympathies,” he said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar after the attack. The US State Department said America is in touch with both India and Pakistan, and is encouraging both sides to find a “responsible solution.” Rubio also asked Pakistan to help with the investigation and said America stands with India against terrorism.

US Vice President JD Vance also spoke out earlier this week. He said the Trump administration hopes Pakistan will work with India to find and punish those responsible for the attack. “Our hope here is that India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn't lead to a broader regional conflict,” Vance told Fox News.

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