JD Vance: India-Pakistan dispute ‘not America’s concern’

Washington, May 9 — As tensions between India and Pakistan intensify, US Vice President JD Vance has reaffirmed America’s stance of non-intervention, stating that the conflict is “ultimately none of our concern.”

In a recent interview with an American news outlet, Vance addressed rising worries over the possibility of the situation escalating into a larger regional conflict or even a nuclear confrontation.

“We can try to encourage both sides to dial things down a bit, but we’re not going to insert ourselves into a war that’s fundamentally not our responsibility and beyond America’s control,” Vance said, underscoring that the US has no plans to step in directly despite the issue’s global implications.

While recognizing the seriousness of the standoff, Vance emphasized that the United States would continue to engage diplomatically to help defuse tensions. “We can’t force the Indians to stand down. We can’t force the Pakistanis to stand down. So, we’ll keep working on this through diplomatic means,” he explained.

Amid the growing hostilities, Vance expressed optimism that the situation would not escalate further. “Our hope and expectation is that this doesn’t spiral into a broader regional conflict or, heaven forbid, a nuclear showdown,” he said, assuring that Washington does not currently see such an outcome as imminent.

The India-Pakistan conflict, which has flared up periodically over the years, remains a major concern for global leaders. With both nations possessing nuclear weapons, the international community has repeatedly urged dialogue to prevent disastrous consequences.