Behind the scenes, US mediators, alongside diplomatic backchannels and regional players, proved critical in pulling the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink, experts say. However, hours after a ceasefire deal, India and Pakistan were trading accusations of fresh violations - underscoring its fragility. India accused Pakistan of "repeated violations" while Pakistan insisted it remained committed to the ceasefire, with its forces showing "responsibility and restraint." Before Trump's ceasefire announcement, India and Pakistan were spiralling towards what many feared could become a full-blown conflict. Fundamentally, India has its gripes with Pakistan... America can't tell the Indians to lay down their arms.