Vice President JD Vance declared that the United States will not intervene in the escalating India-Pakistan conflict, calling it “fundamentally none of our business.” Speaking in an interview, Vance said, “We can’t control these countries. We’re not going to get involved in the middle of a war that has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it.”
Vance’s remarks followed President Donald Trump’s public offer to mediate between the nuclear-armed nations. Trump expressed hope for peace, saying, “I get along with both. I want to see them work it out. If I can do anything to help, I will.”
The conflict intensified after India launched airstrikes on nine sites inside Pakistan, responding to a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 Indian tourists. India claimed a Pakistan-based group was responsible. Pakistan retaliated by shooting down five Indian fighter jets and reporting civilian casualties, calling India’s action an “act of war.” India has since launched drones and called up reservists, preparing for a possible prolonged conflict.
Vance emphasized that the U.S. does not expect the dispute to turn into a nuclear crisis and urged both countries to de-escalate. “America can’t tell the Indians or the Pakistanis to lay down their arms,” he said. “We’ll continue using diplomatic channels and hope this doesn’t spiral into a broader war.”
Vance, seen as the leading voice of the Trump administration’s non-interventionist foreign policy, has frequently criticized military involvement abroad. He has opposed U.S. strikes against the Houthis and pushed for negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Earlier this year, he clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging Kyiv to pursue peace.
Trump has voiced support for Vance’s foreign policy approach, recently naming him a possible presidential successor.
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