Trump's Bold Claims: Preventing a Nuclear Flashpoint

Former US President Donald Trump claimed he averted a war between India and Pakistan by threatening to withhold trade relations. Despite his assertions, India maintains that the ceasefire was reached through military dialogue. Trump reiterated his stance while lauding the cooperation of Pakistan and India’s leaders.

In a bold declaration, former US President Donald Trump claimed to have averted a potential war between India and Pakistan by threatening to cease trade relations with the two nations if hostilities continued. Trump's assertions were made during a press briefing following a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands.

He credited himself with stopping the escalation of conflict after a series of intense cross-border strikes, suggesting that his diplomatic intervention prevented a nuclear confrontation. Trump stated he had engaged in several phone calls with the leaders of both countries, emphasizing the importance of trade relations to press for peace.

Despite Trump's claims, India has consistently maintained that the de-escalation was the result of direct military talks between the two nations, independent of any external influence. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India's stance on avoiding third-party mediation remains unchanged, emphasizing the role of bilateral dialogue in reaching an understanding.

(With inputs from agencies.)