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US VP Vance called PM Modi, told him of 'possible off-ramp' after receiving 'alarming intel': CNN

Times of India | English | News | May 12, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes

The US has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to engage in discussions with Pakistan to halt ongoing fighting, following the receipt of "alarming intelligence." According to CNN, US Vice President JD Vance contacted Modi at noon Eastern time on Friday, emphasizing the importance of direct talks with Pakistan to explore de-escalation options.

Vance conveyed to Modi that if hostilities continued into the weekend, there was a significant risk of severe escalation. He also mentioned a "potential off-ramp" that the US believed Pakistan would be open to, although specifics about this off-ramp were not disclosed. Senior officials in the Trump administration, including Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, closely monitored the India-Pakistan situation, which prompted an elevated US effort to mitigate hostilities due to the sensitive intelligence received.

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