Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 that killed 26 people, India carried out a well-planned and focused operation against terrorist bases across the Line of Control and inside Pakistani territory. Named Operation Sindoor, the mission was intended to send a strong warning that terrorism will not be accepted. The operation targeted only specific terrorist camps and carefully avoided hitting any Pakistani military locations. 

Government sources said that many countries around the world supported India’s response. "India's actions in Operation SINDOOR were not about revenge. They were about defence, about keeping its people safe. The country acted with restraint, but also with resolve. Most of the world sees this. Global leaders know that India did not strike first. It responded to terror. And it did so in a way that avoided wider conflict," a government source said. Operation Sindoor was launched on the night of May 7, targeting nine locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and parts of mainland Pakistan with coordinated missile strikes. These places were confirmed as training and logistics bases used by terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which India has long identified as responsible for cross-border terrorism.

According to government sources, the United Kingdom was one of the first countries to clearly show support. Foreign Minister David Lammy said that India had every right to be angry about the Pahalgam killings. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak agreed, saying that "no democratic country should accept cross-border terrorism."

Russia, while asking both sides to remain calm, strongly condemned all forms of terrorism and shared concern about any increase in military tension. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged India and Pakistan to prevent harm to civilians and solve the issue through peaceful talks. "In the end, Operation SINDOOR sends a strong message: India will not stay silent in the face of terrorism. It will act when needed, but always with care. The world's support shows that responsible nations understand and respect India's right to self-defence. Peace remains the goal, but peace cannot exist without security," the government source said. 

Israel has also shown strong support for India. Its ambassador in New Delhi said that "terrorists have no sanctuary" and emphasised Israel’s backing of India’s right to defend itself under international law. The European Union, along with all 27 member countries, released a joint statement supporting India’s stance.

Additionally, France, the Netherlands, and Japan gave separate statements that matched this position.

After being cautious at first, the United States showed support for India. Government sources said that President Donald Trump called the attack in Pahalgam "abhorrent" and backed India's right to respond to terrorism. He also suggested that both countries should try to reduce tensions. On the other hand, Vice President JD Vance spoke more carefully, saying that "this is fundamentally a regional matter." He explained that while the U.S. would ask for peace, it wouldn’t get directly involved. "It's not America's war," he added.

Several Islamic countries have supported India's stance on the fight against terrorism, according to government sources. Saudi Arabia shared its concern over growing tensions and stressed the need to protect civilian lives. The UAE and Qatar called for peace in the region but clearly supported "India's right to defend itself." Iran, while asking all sides to stay calm, strongly opposed the use of terrorism for political purposes and said that "attacking civilians was unjustifiable." Bangladesh, which has always followed a "zero-tolerance policy on terror," again showed support for India and its efforts under "Operation Sindoor."

Panama, which is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, also backed India. In a statement, its mission to the UN said it recognised "India's right to defend against terrorism" and called for a united global effort to fight such threats.