The strong statements against India by Mohammed Yunus, the Chief of Bangladesh’s interim government, have intensified these concerns. The Yunus government’s increasing friendship with China and Pakistan is deepening India’s worries.

The Indian forces used BrahMos and Akash missiles during this period, also destroying Pakistan’s F-18 and J-17 fighter jets. Following four days of intense conflict, India accepted a ceasefire request from Pakistan on May 10.