Trump Reignites Controversial Claim of Halting India–Pakistan Conflict
US President Donald Trump has once again revived his long-standing and controversial assertion that he personally prevented a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, Trump repeated this claim twice in a single day, using two different platforms to credit himself with stopping what he described as a looming war between the two South Asian neighbors.
Speaking at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Trump portrayed himself as a global peacemaker, emphasizing what he called his decisive role in defusing multiple international conflicts. During his address, he listed several geopolitical flashpoints and claimed that his intervention helped bring hostilities to an end.
“I stopped eight major wars in just one year,” Trump said, naming conflicts such as Cambodia–Thailand, Kosovo–Serbia, Armenia–Azerbaijan, Israel–Iran, and notably, India–Pakistan. His remarks were framed as evidence of his leadership on the world stage and his ability to broker peace where others could not.
Repeating the Claim on Social Media
Later the same day, Trump doubled down on the assertion through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. In the post, he went a step further, claiming that his actions had prevented a nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan.
Describing the United States as the world’s most powerful nation, Trump highlighted how he had strengthened the US military during his first term. He claimed this show of strength enabled him to deter large-scale conflicts globally. According to Trump, his efforts not only prevented escalation between India and Pakistan but also averted nuclear crises involving other rival nations, including Iran and Israel, as well as Russia and Ukraine.
A Repeated and Disputed Narrative
This is far from the first time Trump has made such statements. By his own count, he has repeated the claim of stopping military escalation between India and Pakistan more than 90 times. The first public mention of this narrative dates back to May 10 last year, when Trump announced on social media that, following talks mediated by the United States, India and Pakistan had agreed to an “immediate and complete” halt to military action.
However, India has consistently rejected this version of events. New Delhi has repeatedly stated that there was no third-party mediation involved in its dealings with Pakistan and has firmly maintained that all such matters are handled bilaterally, without external intervention.
Ongoing Debate Over Trump’s Assertions
Trump’s renewed remarks have once again sparked debate over the accuracy of his claims and the broader role of the United States in South Asian security dynamics. While Trump continues to frame himself as a key architect of global peace, India’s official position remains unchanged—denying any external role in decisions related to de-escalation with Pakistan.
As Trump continues to revisit these assertions in public forums, the gap between his narrative and India’s stance highlights the persistent diplomatic friction surrounding the issue of third-party mediation in the region.