I have actually stopped eight wars: Trump repeats claims he stopped war between India and Pakistan
Washington, DC, November 19
US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he stopped eight wars during his presidency, including India and Pakistan. The remarks came during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Crown Prince Mohammed is making his first trip to Washington since Khashoggi's killing in 2018.
"We've done a lot of good with this office. I've stopped eight wars... I've actually stopped eight wars. I have another one to go with Putin. I'm a little surprised at Putin. It's taken longer than I thought. But we stopped India and Pakistan. I could go through the list... I'm very proud. I stopped one that was almost ready to start again... So it all took place right here in the Oval Office, whether by telephone or whether they came in. Many of these leaders have come in and signed their peace deals in the Oval Office...," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has consistently claimed that he used trade tariffs to stop a potential large-scale war between India and Pakistan, stating that his intervention "settled" the conflict within 24 hours, a claim denied by India.
The US President was referring to the border clashes between India and Pakistan that followed India's precision strikes in May this year on Pakistani terror camps under Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians.
Crown Prince Mohammed, 39, serves as the powerful understudy to his 89-year-old father, King Salman, and is widely regarded as Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler. He manages nearly all daily affairs of state and frequently represents the kingdom at international summits.
His last White House visit was in 2018, just months before the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent critic of the Saudi government, at the kingdom's consulate in Turkey.
Trump most recently met the crown prince during a visit to Riyadh in May, the first foreign trip of his second term. He received a lavish welcome featuring a fighter jet escort, an honour guard with golden swords and Arabian horses flanking his motorcade.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Operation Sindoor was a necessary response to terrorism. India will always protect its sovereignty. Trump's claims seem like election rhetoric to me.
Whatever the truth, let's hope there's genuine peace in the region. The Pahalgam attack was heartbreaking - 26 innocent lives lost. We need lasting solutions, not political claims. ðŸ™
Interesting to see how international leaders perceive their role in global conflicts. The India-Pakistan situation is complex and has deep historical roots that can't be resolved in 24 hours.
India has always followed the policy of strategic autonomy. Our government makes decisions based on national interest, not external pressure. The denial from Indian officials speaks volumes.
While I respect the intention behind peace efforts, the facts matter. If India has denied these claims, we should take that seriously. Diplomatic relations require honesty from all sides.
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