State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce has affirmed that the United States’ relationships with both India and Pakistan “remain unchanged,” stressing that American diplomats are committed to engaging with both countries.
Her remarks follow controversial comments by Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir in Florida, where he reportedly warned that Pakistan could use nuclear weapons against India and “half the world” in the event of an existential threat.
Speaking at a State Department briefing, Bruce recalled past US interventions during India-Pakistan tensions, crediting swift action by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio with preventing a potential crisis. “It’s a very proud moment that top US leaders worked to stop that potential catastrophe,” she said.
Bruce underscored the importance of continued engagement with both nations, noting the launch of the US-Pakistan Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on Tuesday. The talks reaffirmed a joint commitment to combat terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations” and explored ways to boost counter-terror cooperation.
“For the region and the world, the US working with both these nations is good news and will promote a future that’s beneficial,” she added.
Munir’s current visit to the US—his second in under two months—includes high-level political and military meetings in Washington, following a private luncheon with Trump in June.
