JD Vance's Bold Take on India-Pakistan: US VP Declares Conflict ‘None of Our Business’

May 09, 2025 Komal Das

US Vice President JD Vance said the India-Pakistan conflict is none of America’s business and urged de-escalation

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Vance told Fox News the US cannot control these nations and called the conflict a matter for India and Pakistan to resolve

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President Trump called the tensions terrible, highlighted his good relations with both nations, and hoped for resolution

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Trump offered help to mediate, stating he knows both countries well and wants the tit-for-tat actions to stop

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India’s Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror bases in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people

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On Thursday, India neutralised Pakistan’s missile and drone attacks aimed at key military stations in Jammu and Pathankot

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The US urges peace and restraint while India demonstrates strong defense measures against escalating aggression

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