Vance Says India-Pak Conflict “None Of America’s Business”
India-West News Desk
WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President JD Vance has stated that the India-Pakistan conflict is “fundamentally none of America’s business” and falls outside the United States’ ability to control. Speaking to Fox News, Vance emphasized a restrained U.S. role, arguing that while Washington can encourage de-escalation, it cannot intervene directly.
“India has its gripes with Pakistan, and Pakistan has responded to India. What we can do is encourage both parties to de-escalate. But we’re not going to get involved — this is fundamentally not our business,” Vance said.
He acknowledged U.S. concern over the potential for conflict between two nuclear-armed nations but reiterated America’s limited capacity to shape events on the ground.
“We’re always worried when nuclear powers clash, and our goal — as the President and Secretary Rubio have said — is to push for rapid de-escalation. But we can’t control these countries,” he noted.
Vance stressed the limits of U.S. influence, saying, “America can’t order the Indians or the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. We’ll continue relying on diplomatic channels and hope this doesn’t spiral into a broader regional war or, God forbid, a nuclear conflict.”
He concluded by warning of the devastating consequences of war and urging both sides to show restraint. “It would be disastrous. Our hope is that cooler heads in both India and Pakistan prevail,” Vance said.
Meanwhile, on May 8, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s primary focus is to prevent further escalation. Speaking at a press briefing, Bruce highlighted the importance of communication and confirmed that the U.S. has engaged with leaders in both countries.
“The focus has been to prevent this from escalating. Communication is key. The Secretary has spoken with leaders from both sides in recent days,” Bruce said.
She added that the U.S. supports accountability following the recent terrorist attack and is engaged with both governments on multiple levels. When asked about Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorist groups, Bruce referred to the U.S.’s longstanding position against cross-border terrorism, particularly in Kashmir.
