US Vice President Declines Involvement in India-Pakistan Conflict

US Vice President JD Vance has stated that the global community is keeping a close watch on the conflict between India and Pakistan to ensure it doesn't escalate into a nuclear situation. "We absolutely hope this never occurs," he said to express his concern.

Vance made these comments during a visit to India, following a tragic incident where tourists lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Pahalgaon, Kashmir, on April 22. He strongly condemned the attack. In response to India's military campaign, 'Operation Sindoor,' aimed at combating terrorism in Pakistan but also heightening tensions, Vice President Vance was measured in his remarks. He clarified, "The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan is not our primary issue. We shouldn't intervene in their war or attempt to control them. Our role, if any, should be to call for a reduction in hostilities."

Vance talked about the global concern that the ongoing conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad might escalate into a nuclear crisis. He hopes such a scenario will never arise. Currently, he believes there's no risk of a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. In a notable development, following India's military operation named Operation Sindoor on May 6, targeting areas controlled by Pakistan in Kashmir and several terrorist camps in Punjab, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested mediating to help resolve tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries.

However, shortly after, there was a different perspective from the U.S. vice president. Vance clarified that the U.S. isn't in a position to demand that India or Pakistan disarm. Instead, the U.S. will focus on diplomacy. Some diplomats think the U.S. is being careful in South Asia, following a similar strategy as seen in the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Vance's remarks appear to support this cautious approach.