“None of Our Business”: US Will Stay Out of India-Pakistan War, Says VP JD Vance
In the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, US Vice President JD Vance has made it clear that America will not intervene militarily in the conflict. Describing the dispute as “none of our business,” Vance emphasized the importance of diplomatic solutions and ruled out any direct US involvement.
Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Vance stated, “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 underscored that while the US supports efforts for de-escalation, it recognizes its limited ability to influence the two nuclear-armed nations. “America can’t tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can’t tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. So we’re going to continue to pursue this thing through diplomatic channels,” he said.
He also expressed concern over the potential for escalation into a broader conflict. “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,” Vance added.
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"This is none of America's business. We won't intervene militarily. Our role is diplomacy."
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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
The ongoing conflict saw a major spike on Thursday as Pakistan launched a coordinated offensive involving drones, missiles, and heavy artillery targeting Indian territory. The assault, which struck both civilian and military targets, came in response to India’s May 7 operation — codenamed Operation Sindoor — aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK).
In retaliation, India intercepted incoming aerial threats, including drones and missiles, and decisively shot down Pakistani fighter jets along with an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
Trump Offers to Mediate
US President Donald Trump also commented on the unfolding crisis, offering to mediate between the two countries if needed. “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. If I can do anything to help, I will be there,” Trump told reporters.
Trump expressed hope that the conflict would de-escalate quickly. “It’s a shame. We heard about it just as we were walking in the doors of the Oval Office… They’ve been fighting for a long time. They’ve been fighting for many, many decades and centuries, actually, if you really think about it. I just hope it ends very quickly,” he added.
As the world watches the conflict unfold, the US stance remains firmly rooted in non-intervention, with a focus on encouraging peace through diplomacy rather than force.
