US Vice President JD Vance Says India-Pakistan Conflict 'Not America's Business,' Calls for Calm
United States Vice President JD Vance has said that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan is “fundamentally none of America's business.” While urging both sides to remain calm, he made it clear that the US does not plan to get involved militarily.
In an interview with Fox News, Vance said:
“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.”
He added that America cannot force India or Pakistan to stop, but would continue to support diplomatic efforts.
“Our hope and our expectation is that this is not going to spiral into a broader regional war or, God forbid, a nuclear conflict.”
His comments came after Pakistan's failed attempt to attack Indian military bases in cities like Jammu and Pathankot. India’s air defense system successfully intercepted and destroyed at least eight missiles.
The rising tensions follow the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance, and their three children were visiting India at the time of the attack.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The US continues to monitor the situation and hopes both countries avoid further escalation.