Pakistan said India fired missiles at three air bases inside the country Saturday but most of the missiles were intercepted and that retaliatory strikes on India were underway. It’s the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan.

New Delhi’s statement comes after Pakistan announced launch of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, firing Al-Fatah missiles in retaliation for India's Operation Sindoor - Anadolu Ajansı

Pakistan’s foreign minister has said his country would consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks. The comments by Ishaq Dar came after India said it was committed to non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocates.