Once again Trump Repeats Claim He Mediated India-Pakistan Ceasefire Amid Denials from New Delhi. US President Donald Trump is once again in the global spotlight after repeating claims that he helped broker peace between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan. Since May 10, Trump has said repeatedly on Truth Social and in interviews that he intervened to end what could have been a “nuclear” war through trade-based diplomacy.
His claims also include resolving conflicts in Congo-Rwanda, Thailand-Cambodia, Serbia-Kosovo, and even between Iran and Israel. While Trump’s supporters and even White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt champion his role in “ending five wars,” the Indian government has strongly refuted the idea of any third-party mediation. The situation has become even more complicated following Trump’s recent announcement of 25% tariffs on all Indian imports starting August 1, along with fresh trade overtures to Pakistan.
Trump Repeats Claim He Mediated India-Pakistan Ceasefire Amid Denials from New Delhi
Trump’s Claim: ‘I Settled the India-Pakistan War with Trade’
In a series of interviews and social media posts, Trump said he mediated a “full and immediate” ceasefire between India and Pakistan through backchannel diplomacy, particularly by threatening to hold back lucrative trade deals. Speaking on Newsmax, Trump said:
“We’ve settled a lot of very beautiful wars… One of them, India, Pakistan, nuclear. I said, ‘Fight if you want, but we’re not doing a trade deal.’ Then the war just didn’t happen.”
He added that he settled up conflicts “with trade” and claimed to have ended one war per month during his current term.
White House Backs Trump: Nobel Peace Prize Suggested
At a White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed Trump’s narrative, listing peace claims that spanned continents:
- India and Pakistan
- Israel and Iran
- Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Serbia and Kosovo
- Egypt and Ethiopia
- Thailand and Cambodia
“It’s well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,” Leavitt said, praising his “track record of conflict resolution through innovative diplomacy.”
India’s Firm Denial: No Third-Party Role in Operation Sindoor
Despite Trump’s repeated claims, New Delhi has categorically denied any involvement of foreign leaders in its military operations against Pakistan.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated:
“No leader in the world asked us to stop Operation Sindoor.”
Operation Sindoor was India’s direct military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed.
The Indian Air Force and Army destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a 25-minute operation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reinforced the statement, saying:
“There was no phone call between PM Modi and President Trump between April 22 and June 16. No third-party mediation occurred.
The halting of Operation Sindoor was an independent military and diplomatic decision.”
What Was Operation Sindoor? A Swift Indian Response
India’s Operation Sindoor was launched after Pakistan-backed terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen were found responsible for the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
In retaliation, Indian forces:
- Targeted and destroyed 9 terror training hubs in PoK.
- Completed the mission in 25 minutes.
- Halted further escalation only after military objectives were achieved.
Prime Minister Modi told Parliament that Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) had requested a ceasefire, not the US or any other global leader.
Trump’s Latest Tariffs Escalate Tensions with India
Just as Trump repeats his claims about the India-Pakistan ceasefire, he has simultaneously inflamed trade tensions with New Delhi. On July 31, Trump announced:
- A 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 1.
- An unspecified penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil and military hardware.
Trump’s justification was that India is engaging in what he called “non-reciprocal trade practices” and continuing strategic ties with America’s adversaries, notably Russia and Iran.
He even referred to India’s economy as “dead”, a stark shift from previous diplomatic language.
Trade Deal with Pakistan: A Strategic Play?
In contrast to his confrontational approach with India, Trump announced a new trade deal with Pakistan, including plans to help Islamabad develop its “massive oil reserves.”
While the tariff on Pakistani imports was also raised to 19%, it was notably lower than the 29% previously threatened.
Some analysts view this shift as a geopolitical pivot, possibly aimed at drawing Pakistan closer in exchange for regional influence and economic cooperation.
Modi Rebuffed US Vice President’s Warning
In a dramatic reveal in Parliament, PM Modi shared that the US Vice President attempted to reach him on May 9, a day before Trump’s first announcement about the ceasefire:
“I was in a military meeting and couldn’t take the call. Later, the VP informed me that Pakistan might launch a major offensive. I replied ‘If they do, they will face dire consequences’.”
This counters Trump’s narrative and highlights India’s independent military decision-making.
Global Reactions and Media Coverage
Trump’s statements have sparked a range of international reactions:
- Pakistan has remained largely silent, possibly leveraging the moment diplomatically.
- Indian media has called out Trump’s statements as “exaggerated and factually incorrect.”
- US media outlets have questioned the credibility of some claims, especially Trump’s claim of “ending the 31-year bloodbath” between Congo and Rwanda.
Trump’s History of Exaggerated Peace Claims
This isn’t the first time Trump has claimed to solve international conflicts:
- In 2019, he claimed that Indian PM Modi asked him to mediate in Kashmir, which India also denied.
- He has also repeatedly stated that he “ended ISIS” and “defused tensions with North Korea.”
While some supporters view his “unconventional diplomacy” as groundbreaking, critics argue that many claims lack official corroboration or factual basis.
Conclusion: Political Posturing or Peace Brokering?
Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan and other global hotspots may serve as powerful political narratives, especially as he pushes for a Nobel Peace Prize.
However, India’s strong rebuttal and the lack of any documented intervention suggest that these assertions are more about political theater than reality.
The growing trade tensions between India and the US, paired with Trump’s pivot toward Pakistan, may reflect deeper geopolitical maneuvers rather than genuine peacemaking.
With both nations heading into election cycles, expect more such grandstanding and scrutiny.
Final Thoughts
As the world watches, one thing is clear: India-Pakistan relations remain volatile, and global leaders claiming credit for peace need to back their words with facts, not just tweets or televised interviews.
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