Washington– U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan is “fundamentally none of our business,” emphasizing that while the United States hopes for de-escalation, it does not intend to intervene directly.
In an interview with Fox News, Vance—who has consistently advocated for limiting U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts—clarified the administration’s position as tensions mount between the two South Asian nuclear powers.
“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of a war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” Vance said. “America can’t tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can’t tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. We’re going to continue to pursue this through diplomatic channels.”
Vance added that the administration does not expect the situation to spiral into a broader regional conflict or nuclear confrontation, saying, “Our hope and our expectation is that this is not going to spiral into a broader regional war or, God forbid, a nuclear conflict. Right now, we don’t think that’s going to happen.”
His comments came in the wake of Pakistan’s failed missile attacks targeting Indian military facilities in Jammu, Pathankot, and other cities. India’s air defense systems successfully intercepted at least eight missiles launched by Pakistan.
U.S. President Donald Trump also weighed in, calling for both nations to halt retaliatory actions. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he maintained strong relationships with both countries and offered to help mediate if needed.
“Oh, it’s so terrible,” Trump said. “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 have gone tit for tat, so hopefully they can stop now.”
“If I can do anything to help, I will be there,” Trump added.
His remarks came after India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, conducting targeted strikes on nine high-value terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan’s Punjab province. The operation was a direct response to a terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people.
Following the Indian strikes, Pakistani forces responded with artillery and mortar shelling across the Line of Control, targeting civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir.
As the situation remains volatile, the Biden administration has reiterated its preference for diplomacy over military engagement, even as it monitors the region closely for signs of further escalation. (Source: IANS)
