In today's episode of Washington Watch, a blackout was enforced and sirens went off after artillery firing and explosions were heard in Jammu this evening. Explosions were heard in Rajasthan's Barmer, Pokhran and Jaisalmer. Drones were spotted in several parts of Punjab. Meanwhile,
US Vice-President J.D. Vance has said that the conflict between India and Pakistan is "fundamentally none of our business," though he and President Donald Trump are encouraging both the countries to de-escalate. NDTV's Allister D'Souza speaks to Michael Kugelman Director, South Asia Institute , The Wilson Center and Lt Gen S L Narasimhan Defence Analyst (PVSM, AVSM, VSM).