US State Department hails 'beautiful partnership' as India and Pakistan agree to ceasefirebr br US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce spoke on Saturday, May 10, after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, which she described as the result of a "beautiful partnership" following intensive US mediation efforts led by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.br br Despite this agreement, explosions rang out in border cities and towns shortly after, with India accusing Pakistan of violating the pact.br br The ceasefire comes amidst fears of escalating conflict in the volatile region, with the combined civilian death toll rising to 66 during the recent hostilities.