NewKerala.com

Trump Again Takes Credit for India-Pak Ceasefire, Claims He Stopped Wars

US President Donald Trump has again claimed personal credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating he solved a conflict that could have cost millions of lives. He made these remarks during a cabinet briefing, asserting he has resolved long-standing international disputes quickly. Trump specifically referenced Operation Sindoor and claimed he used the threat of massive tariffs to deter the "nuclear-armed neighbours." India, however, maintains the ceasefire was established through direct military communication between the two countries' DGMOs.

Key Points: Trump Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Stopping Wars

  • Trump claims he brokered India-Pak ceasefire
  • Says he solved conflicts going on for 32 years
  • Threatens "200 per cent tariffs" as deterrent
  • India says ceasefire was via military channels
  • Trump has repeated claim over 80 times
2 min read

Trump again claims credit for India-Pak ceasefire, also says he solved conflicts that had been going on for decades

Donald Trump reiterates claim he brokered India-Pakistan ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, says he solved decades-long conflicts.

"India and Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, said President Trump solved something that was going to cost 10 million lives. - Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, March 26

US President Donald Trump again claimed on Thursday that he brokered a ceasefire between "nuclear nations" India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and said he had solved conflicts that had been going on for over three decades.

Trump, who was addressing a cabinet briefing, said he solved complicated conflicts quickly.

Trump's remarks came amid conflict involving Israel-US and Iran which has caused energy supply disruptions.

"I solved the other ones (conflicts between countries) in one day that had been going for 32 years. We stopped one that was starting. It was already started. India and Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, said President Trump solved something that was going to cost 10 million lives. That was going to cost a lot of lives. Two nuclear nations. Those were complicated, but we got them done quickly..."

"This one, it's is a shame. The only reason I am doing it is because I want to stop death," he added.

Trump has repeatedly claimed that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Since May 10 last year, the date he announced on social media that India and Pakistan had reached a "full and immediate" ceasefire, Trump has claimed credit for ending the hostilities more than 80 times, also asserting he has "stopped eight wars" within his first year back in the White House.

During "Board of Peace" event on February 20, Trump reiterated his claim of mediating between the two South Asian neighbours during Operation Sindoor.

Trump stated he had threatened to impose "200 per cent tariffs" on the "two nuclear-armed neighbours" as an economic deterrent against fighting.

Contrary to this version of events, India has said that the ceasefire happened during Operation Sindoor after Pakistan's DGMO contacted his Indian counterpart.

India had carried out Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to Pahalgam terror attack.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Honestly, who is he trying to convince? The MEA statement was clear - the DGMOs spoke directly. External mediation, especially claimed so publicly, is not how India has ever wanted to handle matters with Pakistan. Our position has been consistent on bilateral resolution.
R
Rohit P
"200 per cent tariffs" on two nuclear nations? Sounds like an empty threat from a reality TV script, not serious diplomacy. 😏 The ceasefire held because it was in both nations' interest post-Sindoor, not due to economic bluster from thousands of miles away.
A
Ananya R
While I appreciate any voice for peace, the narrative is incorrect. The peace on the LoC is fragile and maintained daily by our jawans. Giving external credit undermines that hard-won stability. Hope the international community recognizes the actual ground reality.
S
Sarah B
Watching from abroad, it's interesting how domestic political narratives in one country can completely reframe complex international events. The Indian government's version seems far more detailed and plausible than the broad claims being made here.
K
Karthik V
Bas yaar, enough! Over 80 times? It's become a broken record. Our forces gave a fitting reply with Sindoor, and *that* brought them to the table. That's the truth. Jai Hind.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50