Washington, Sep 30 (UNI) Amid the heightened tension between India and Pakistan, The United States has reminded both the countries that nuclear capable states do not threaten to use atomic weapons in any conflict. The US government also categorically said yesterday that it considered the September 18 attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri a terrorist attack. The warning to avoid a nuclear conflict followed reports in the international media that both Indian and Pakistani governments had intensified their rhetoric and hinted at the possibility of nuclear military actions against each other. “Nuclear-capable states have the responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities,” a spokesperson for the US State Department told Pakistan daily 'Dawn' when asked to comment on these reports. “Let’s be clear – the attack against the Uri army brigade headquarters was a terrorist attack, and we have strongly condemned it,” said the US official when responding to questions on the current situation along the Line of Control (LoC). “We have seen the reports and are following the situation closely,” said the US official. “We urge calm and restraint on both sides. We understand that the Indian and Pakistani militaries have been in communication, and we believe continued communication is important to reduce tensions,” the official added. While referring to cross-LoC attacks , the State Department official called the Uri incident a terrorist attack. “We have repeatedly expressed our concerns regarding the danger that cross-border terrorism poses to the region, including the recent attack in Uri,” the official said. “We continue to urge actions to combat and de-legitimise terrorist groups like Lakshar-e-Taiba, Haqqani network, and Jaish-i-Mohammed.” The spokesperson said that US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday and reiterated his strong condemnation of the Uri attack. “He condemned terrorism in all its forms, and cautioned against escalation of tensions.” Responding to another question on the Kashmir issue the US official said: “The pace, scope, and character of any discussions on Kashmir is for India and Pakistan to determine. We support any and all positive steps by India and Pakistan to resolve their disputes.” UNI XC ADG 1159