U.S. Urges De-escalation as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise, Rules Out Military Involvement

U.S. Urges De-escalation as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise, Rules Out Military Involvement

Last Updated May - 09 - 2025, 01:25 PM | Source : Fela News

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the U.S. says it won't intervene in a conflict it deems not its business, urging both nuclear-armed nations to pursue de-es

Amid growing hostilities between India and Pakistan, the United States has made it clear that it will not intervene in a conflict it considers "fundamentally none of our business."

In a television interview on Thursday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that while the U.S. cannot dictate the actions of either India or Pakistan, it can play a role in encouraging both sides to de-escalate. "We're concerned anytime nuclear-armed nations are on the verge of major conflict," Vance said when asked about the Trump administration’s concerns over a potential nuclear confrontation.

Referencing recent statements by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vance emphasized that the U.S. is urging both nations to reduce tensions quickly. "We can’t control these countries. India has its issues with Pakistan, and Pakistan has responded in kind. What we can do is encourage dialogue and restraint. But we are not going to wade into a war that is not ours to fight," he added.

Vance also underlined that America lacks the authority to compel either side to stand down and that diplomatic engagement remains the administration’s chosen approach. He expressed hope that both countries would avoid escalating the conflict, particularly into a nuclear confrontation. "A nuclear war would be catastrophic. We're concerned, yes—but we don't believe it's inevitable," he said.

Vance and his family—Second Lady Usha Vance and their three children—were on their first official trip to India when a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists.

In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The following night, India thwarted Pakistani missile and drone strikes aimed at military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and other locations. The Indian Defence Ministry declared that the country remains “fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens.”

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate conversations with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing the urgent need to de-escalate. In his call with Jaishankar, Rubio conveyed condolences for the Pahalgam attack and reiterated U.S. support for bilateral dialogue and stronger communication between the two nations.

During his conversation with Sharif, Rubio urged Pakistan to take meaningful action against terrorist organizations and end any support for extremist groups.

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