JD Vance Says Foreign Conflict Is “None Of Our Business”

Senator JD Vance recently commented on a developing international conflict, expressing skepticism about U.S. involvement. His remarks reflect a broader debate over America’s role in global affairs.

In a recent Fox News interview, Vice President J.D. Vance weighed in on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that the conflict is “fundamentally none of our business.” While expressing hope for a peaceful resolution, Vance made it clear that the United States should not get directly involved.

“We want this thing to deescalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries though,” he said, emphasizing that both India and Pakistan have longstanding grievances and that America’s role should be limited to encouraging calm, not participating in the conflict. “We’re not going to get involved in the middle of a war that’s fundamentally none of our business,” Vance added.

His comments come amid a dramatic escalation in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. India recently confirmed it had intercepted multiple attempted attacks by Pakistan on 15 cities across northern and western regions, crediting its air defense systems with neutralizing the threats. In response, India launched missile strikes on targets in Pakistani-controlled territory, claiming it was targeting militant infrastructure following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people.

Pakistan has denied involvement in the initial attacks and accused India of unjustified aggression. Its defense minister insisted that Islamabad had not initiated any strikes, saying, “We will not strike and then deny.”

As tensions rise, international leaders are urging both sides to deescalate. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring India’s resolve to counter terrorism and defend against any escalation. Rubio, according to the State Department, reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to counterterrorism cooperation with India and urged both countries to pursue dialogue.

The United Nations and global leaders have echoed calls for restraint, warning that the ongoing military exchanges risk sparking the most severe confrontation between India and Pakistan in over two decades.

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