In a candid revelation from Washington, Senate Intelligence Committee head Mark Warner has called out the overhyped narrative surrounding US mediation in the latest India-Pakistan flare-up. The influential senator argues that crediting America excessively risks undermining delicate diplomacy in South Asia.
During an in-depth IANS interview, Warner clarified that evidence doesn’t support Washington as the sole peacemaker. Insights from Indian officials, intel sources, and committee briefings point to direct bilateral resolution. ‘We may have offered assistance, but Trump’s personal involvement is overstated,’ he asserted.
Reflecting on the nuclear brinkmanship, Warner deemed it serious yet recurring. Tied to terrorism across the Line of Control, these incidents underscore the need for sustained India-Pakistan dialogue channels, which proved effective once again.
The senator flagged broader implications: exaggerating US feats could fray alliances. He connected dots to India-US trade frictions, positing Modi’s perceived snub to Trump over ceasefire credit as a flashpoint. Drawing parallels to Trump’s Iran strike boasts—where jets shone but nukes endured—Warner decried boastful language eroding credibility.
This could jeopardize defense pacts, Warner warned, as nations like India demand reliable partners. Pakistan’s India obsession, even blaming it for economic ills, contrasts sharply with India’s generational shift toward US partnerships.
Warner concluded that prioritizing enduring strategic ties over media spin is vital to avoid complicating South Asian equilibrium.