Vance says US wants Pakistan to help India in hunting militants

Washington urges both sides to reach 'responsible solution' over Kashmir attack

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says that the U.S. hopes "India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn't lead to a broader regional conflict." © Reuters

May 2, 2025 13:15 JST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Washington hopes Pakistan would cooperate with India to hunt down Pakistan-based militants, and that India's response to the recent Islamist militant attack in India-administered Kashmir does not lead to a broader regional conflict.

"Our hope here is that India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn't lead to a broader regional conflict," Vance said in an interview on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" show.