U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan is “fundamentally none of our business,” emphasizing that while the U.S. supports de-escalation efforts, it will not intervene militarily.
JD Vance: US Will Not Intervene in India-Pakistan Conflict
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Vance said, “What we can do is encourage both sides to de-escalate, but we’re not going to insert ourselves into a conflict that doesn’t directly involve us and is beyond America’s control. We can’t force India or Pakistan to lay down arms. Our role remains limited to diplomacy.”
Vance, known for his stance on reducing U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, reiterated that the administration—under President Donald Trump—will continue to push for peace through diplomatic means.
“Our hope and expectation is that this situation doesn’t spiral into a wider regional war or, worst of all, a nuclear confrontation,” he added.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance downplayed the likelihood of American involvement in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, stating, “Right now, we don’t think that’s going to happen,” in reference to fears of a broader regional war.
Vance’s comments came in the wake of Pakistan’s failed attempt to target military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and other key Indian cities. India’s air defence system successfully intercepted and neutralized at least eight missiles launched from across the border.
Earlier, President Donald Trump also weighed in on the situation, urging both nations to step back from further escalation. “Oh, it’s so terrible. My position is I get along with both. I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out. I want to see them stop, and hopefully, they can stop now. They’ve gone tit for tat,” Trump said. He added, “If I can do anything to help, I will be there.”
Trump’s remarks followed a major retaliatory operation by the Indian military, dubbed Operation Sindoor, which was launched early Wednesday. The operation targeted nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan’s Punjab province. It was conducted in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
In retaliation, the Pakistani army carried out artillery and mortar shelling across the Line of Control, targeting forward villages in Jammu and Kashmir.
As tensions continue to rise, the United States has reiterated its call for restraint and a diplomatic resolution, while making it clear that it will not take a direct role in the conflict.
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