US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday ruled out possibility of Washington's involvement in a worsening conflict between India and Pakistan, but is ready to engage both parties in a "de-escalation."
Speaking in an interview on Fox News, Vance said that it is "fundamentally none of US' business."
"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," said Vance.
Trump's deputy, who has been a proponent of US disengagement from international conflicts, had been on an official visit to India last month and during his visit to Delhi the unfortunate Pahalgam terror attack happened and 26 civillians were killed.
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Addressing questions on the mounting conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, he said, “We’re concerned about any time nuclear powers collide and have a major conflict what we’ve said.”
“What Secretary Rubio said and certainly the President has said is we want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries though. Fundamentally India has its gripes with Pakistan,” he referred to earlier remarks from US leadership.
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The comments come as India intensifies its response to Pakistan-backed terror under ‘ Operation Sindoor’. On Thursday evening, New Delhi retaliated after Pakistani drones and missiles crossed into Jammu and Kashmir.
India confirmed that Pakistan’s attempt to strike 15 cities across northern and western parts of the subcontinent in the wee hours of Thursday failed, as Indian air defence systems neutralised the incoming threats.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday night, firmly stating that India will respond decisively to any escalation attempts by Pakistan.
“Spoke with US @SecRubio this evening. Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism,” Jaishankar posted on social media following the conversation.
“Underlined India's targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation,” he added.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Secretary Rubio stressed the importance of avoiding further conflict. “He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications,” Bruce said.
She also confirmed that Rubio conveyed condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack and reiterated the US’s commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation with India.
Speaking in an interview on Fox News, Vance said that it is "fundamentally none of US' business."
"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," said Vance.
Trump's deputy, who has been a proponent of US disengagement from international conflicts, had been on an official visit to India last month and during his visit to Delhi the unfortunate Pahalgam terror attack happened and 26 civillians were killed.
Also Read: Pakistan targets Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur military bases with missiles and drones; India neutralises threat with precision
Addressing questions on the mounting conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, he said, “We’re concerned about any time nuclear powers collide and have a major conflict what we’ve said.”
“What Secretary Rubio said and certainly the President has said is we want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries though. Fundamentally India has its gripes with Pakistan,” he referred to earlier remarks from US leadership.
Catch all live updates on Operation Sindoor
The comments come as India intensifies its response to Pakistan-backed terror under ‘ Operation Sindoor’. On Thursday evening, New Delhi retaliated after Pakistani drones and missiles crossed into Jammu and Kashmir.
India confirmed that Pakistan’s attempt to strike 15 cities across northern and western parts of the subcontinent in the wee hours of Thursday failed, as Indian air defence systems neutralised the incoming threats.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday night, firmly stating that India will respond decisively to any escalation attempts by Pakistan.
“Spoke with US @SecRubio this evening. Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism,” Jaishankar posted on social media following the conversation.
“Underlined India's targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation,” he added.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Secretary Rubio stressed the importance of avoiding further conflict. “He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications,” Bruce said.
She also confirmed that Rubio conveyed condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack and reiterated the US’s commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation with India.
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