Recent reports suggest that India has managed to diplomatically corner Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a terror attack in Kashmir. Pakistan had reportedly requested a closed-door meeting of the UNSC to discuss rising tensions between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack. However, the meeting appears to have backfired, with UNSC members raising tough questions for Pakistan.

Specifically, Pakistan was questioned about the role of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the Pahalgam attack. LeT is a terror group recognized by the UN as an international terrorist organization. UNSC members also reportedly condemned the terrorist attack. Some members specifically brought up the targeting of tourists based on their religious faith.

Furthermore, UNSC members seemed to reject Pakistan's narrative and instead urged Pakistan to resolve issues bilaterally with India. This aligns with India's long-held position that matters between the two countries should be addressed bilaterally. India's diplomatic efforts, including outreach by the External Affairs Minister to UNSC member nations, appear to have played a significant role in this outcome. The Minister had spoken to 14 members, including the permanent members, to communicate India's perspective.

In addition to questions about terrorism, concerns were also raised regarding Pakistan's missile tests and nuclear rhetoric, which were viewed as escalatory factors. Pakistan, in turn, blamed India for "provocation," citing the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan raised alarm over India's "unilateral suspension" of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it aggression and a danger to every lower riparian state.

Despite the backing from China, a permanent member of the UNSC with veto power, other members' support for India in its fight against terror made it difficult for Pakistan. India is reportedly planning to continue its diplomatic efforts to ensure Pakistan's international isolation and to counter what it sees as a "fake nuclear threat".