By The Sampadak Express
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his administration played a pivotal role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan following heightened military tensions earlier this month. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Trump stated that his intervention, combined with a promise of increased trade, helped secure a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
According to Trump, the crisis escalated after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, a series of air and ground strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir. The operation came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.
Trump claimed he personally intervened by telling both countries, “We’re going to do a lot of trade with you. Let’s stop it.” He suggested that the prospect of enhanced trade relations served as a diplomatic tool that helped de-escalate the situation.“
On Saturday, my administration helped broker an immediate ceasefire I think a permanent one between India and Pakistan,” Trump said. “They were going at it hot and heavy, and it was seemingly not going to stop. We stopped a nuclear conflict. Millions could have been killed.”
He went on to praise the leadership of both nations, saying, “The leadership of India and Pakistan was unwavering and powerful… They fully understood the gravity of the situation.”
Trump also credited Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their roles, adding, “We helped a lot. People have never really used trade the way I used it.”
However, Indian government sources have offered a different version of events. According to information, senior U.S. officials did engage in multiple discussions with Indian leaders during the crisis, but there was no mention of trade. The sources stated that VP JD Vance spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 9, while Secretary of State Rubio had conversations with India’s External Affairs Minister on May 8 and 10, and with the National Security Adviser on May 10.
On May 10, India and Pakistan announced an agreement to cease cross-border firing, with Indian officials maintaining that the understanding was reached through direct military-to-military talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. They reiterated that no third-party mediation was involved in the process.
Despite the contrasting narratives, the ceasefire has brought temporary relief to a region that has long been a flashpoint for potential large-scale conflict.Operation Sindoor was launched by India as a retaliatory measure against the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which took place on April 22. The coordinated strikes targeted multiple terror camps across the border in a significant escalation of hostilities.
Stay tuned to The Sampadak Express for further updates on regional developments and diplomatic efforts.
