A claim has been shared stating “Talks regarding mediation on Kashmir will be held with the Pakistani leader on Friday,” — attributed to US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
An account named Khaleej Mag shared the claim. Following this, other accounts were also found that shared a similar claim, which can be viewed here and here.
Fact Check
According to a briefing transcript reported by Siasat on June 10, 2025, Tammy Bruce said that U.S. President Donald Trump had “always been interested in resolving long-standing international disputes,” and that it “wouldn’t be surprising” if he showed interest in mediating the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan.
However, nowhere in the statement did she confirm or announce any scheduled meeting or talks for Friday. The statement was hypothetical and reflective, not a declaration of upcoming diplomatic activity.
In response to a question about a recent Pakistani delegation visit, Bruce confirmed that: “State Department officials, including Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, met with the Pakistani parliamentary delegation during a visit they had to Washington last week. She reiterated U.S. support for the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan. They also discussed important issues in the bilateral relationship, including counterterrorism cooperation.” There was no mention of Kashmir mediation during these meetings. The focus was on maintaining regional stability and counterterrorism efforts.
Bruce also noted that: “Deputy Secretary Landau met with the Indian parliamentary delegation last week, and he reaffirmed the United States’ strong support of India in the fight against terrorism, and the strategic partnership between those two countries.”
Conclusion
The statement that the U.S. State Department confirmed mediation talks on Kashmir with Pakistan for Friday is false. The claim misrepresents Bruce’s remarks. Official briefings confirm bilateral discussions on regional issues and counterterrorism, but no Kashmir-specific mediation is on the table.
