Trump Claims Role in India-Pakistan Tensions Resolution

Trump's Assertion of Mediation

On Thursday, President Donald Trump of the United States reiterated his belief that he played a significant role in easing the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, which he described as increasingly hostile and on the brink of conflict involving 'missiles of a different type.'

While speaking to U.S. military personnel stationed in Qatar, Trump expressed hope that the situation was resolved, stating, 'I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it is not settled, but I think it is settled.' He emphasized the importance of trade over war, claiming both Pakistan and India were pleased with this approach.

Trump further remarked that the conflict between the two nations has persisted for approximately a millennium.

Repetitive Claims and India's Response

While addressing a crowd of U.S. military personnel in Qatar, US President Donald Trump reiterated his mediation efforts between India and Pakistan. He said:

"I don't wanna say I did but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was… pic.twitter.com/DcwwZtDHRO

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 15, 2025

Since May 10, Trump has made this claim about U.S. mediation in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan six times, a statement that India has consistently contested.

The Indian government has asserted that the topic of trade was not discussed during any talks with U.S. officials.

Military Actions and Ceasefire Claims

India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, clarified that any military actions taken by India were strictly conventional, countering Trump's comments regarding the potential for nuclear conflict.

On Saturday, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced a halt to military operations shortly after Trump claimed on social media that both nations had agreed to a ceasefire, which he alleged was facilitated by the U.S.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also mentioned that India and Pakistan had consented to initiate discussions on various issues at a neutral location.

Escalation of Tensions

However, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that the ceasefire was directly negotiated between India and Pakistan, denying any involvement from the U.S.

The ministry emphasized that there were no plans for discussions on other matters at any location.

Tensions between India and Pakistan intensified on May 7 when the Indian military conducted strikes, dubbed Operation Sindoor, targeting what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

These strikes were a response to a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals on April 22.

In retaliation, the Pakistan Army engaged in shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control, leading to casualties on both sides, including 22 Indian civilians and eight defense personnel.

Casualties and Claims

Pakistan reported that 11 of its military personnel and 40 civilians were killed during the conflict.