The US State Department has reiterated that its relationship with both India and Pakistan remains unchanged, emphasizing that Washington is committed to both nations. The statement comes in the wake of recent nuclear threats made by Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, who warned of the possibility of using nuclear weapons against India if Pakistan faces an existential threat.

At a State Department briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the situation, mentioning the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. She emphasized that the situation could have escalated but credited the US for helping broker the ceasefire. Bruce recalled that immediate action was taken by US Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prevent further violence and bring both parties together for a lasting resolution.

“We described the nature of the phone calls and the work we did to stop the attacks, bringing the parties together to create something enduring,” Bruce stated.

In addition to the ceasefire, Bruce highlighted the US-Pakistan counter-terrorism dialogue held in Islamabad, where both countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms. The talks also explored ways to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorist threats.

“For the region and the world, the US working with both nations is good news and will promote a beneficial future,” she concluded.

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