In a behind-the-scenes diplomatic push, United States Vice President JD Vance directly called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge restraint and dialogue amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, CNN reported Saturday, citing Trump administration officials.

The call, made Friday noon, came after US intelligence agencies received alarming information that suggested the potential for dramatic escalation over the weekend. While officials did not disclose specifics of the intelligence due to its sensitive nature, they described it as serious enough to prompt a high-level response from Washington.

Vance, joined by Secretary of State and interim National Security Adviser Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, had been monitoring the unfolding situation closely. According to the report, the intelligence acted as a tipping point, prompting the US to intensify efforts to encourage both nations toward de-escalation.

During his call with Modi, Vance reportedly underscored the high risk of further escalation and stressed the importance of direct communication with Pakistan. He also conveyed what the US believed to be a viable “off-ramp” option that Pakistan might accept, though officials did not detail the proposal.

The report says that before the call, Washington believed there had been no direct communication between New Delhi and Islamabad. Vance’s conversation was therefore seen as a key step in breaking the silence and encouraging renewed diplomatic engagement.

Following Vance’s intervention, senior US diplomats, including Rubio, engaged their counterparts in India and Pakistan throughout the night, working to maintain the fragile momentum toward dialogue.

While the Trump administration did not participate in drafting any ceasefire framework, officials saw their role as instrumental in restarting talks. Within the US administration, the vice president’s call is being viewed as a pivotal moment in defusing the standoff.