US Vice President JD Vance called for a measured response from India following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam as he emphasised on the need to avoid escalating regional tensions. In an interview with Fox News, JD Vance also urged Pakistan to cooperate with India in apprehending the Pakistan-based terrorists responsible for the attack.
The attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, occurred while JD Vance and his family were on a four-day visit to India.
“Our hope here is that India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn’t lead to a broader regional conflict," JD Vance stated during his appearance on Fox News’s “Special Report with Bret Baier."
He further added, “And we hope, frankly, that Pakistan, to the extent that they’re responsible, cooperates with India to make sure that the terrorists sometimes operating in their territory are hunted down and dealt with."
Earlier JD Vance condemned the attack in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. He wrote, “Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack."
At the time, US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, “The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies." Donald Trump also conveyed his “deepest condolences" to Prime Minister Modi in a phone call, and assured him of the United States’ “full support" in the fight against terrorism.
