Residents inspect the damage to a house in Pakistani Kashmir. REUTERS/Stringer
Saturday began with the looming specter of a full-blown war between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, but ended with an evening ceasefire announcement by US President Donald Trump.
This piece is an account of that day's events, based on interviews with more than a dozen people, including US, Indian and Pakistani officials, as well as a review of public statements from the three capitals.
They described the rapid escalation of hostilities, behind-the-scenes diplomacy and the key role played by Washington in brokering peace.
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