Just imagine — what would happen if two nuclear-armed countries went to war with each other? The entire world would hold its breath. And that’s exactly what happened a few months ago when tensions suddenly escalated between India and Pakistan.
In the middle of this tense situation, one name kept making headlines again and again — former U.S. President Donald Trump. He repeatedly claimed, “The reason India and Pakistan stopped fighting is because of me.” But the big question is — is that actually true? Did he really help stop the conflict? And how many times did he make this claim?
How Did the Conflict Start?
It all began in April 2025, when a deadly terrorist attack took place in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir. 26 innocent people lost their lives. India clearly blamed Pakistan for the attack.
In response, on May 7, India launched a major counterattack named “Operation Sindoor.” The Indian military carried out missile and drone strike on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Pakistan didn’t stay silent. They responded with heavy cross-border firing. For the next 4 to 5 days, tensions between the two nations were at their peak. The entire world grew anxious, especially since both countries have nuclear weapons.
What Happened on May 10?
Suddenly, on May 10, news broke that India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire — meaning both sides had decided to stop firing and maintain peace.
India made it clear that this agreement was the result of direct military-level talks (DGMO-to-DGMO) between the two nations. There was no involvement of any third country.
But then, Donald Trump entered the scene, claiming — “This ceasefire happened because of me!”
Donald Trump’s Repeated Claims
Between May and July 2025, Donald Trump claimed at least 25 times that he was the reason the war didn’t escalate.
He said things like:
“If I hadn’t stepped in, these two countries would be at war by now… possibly even a nuclear war!”
Donald Trump kept repeating this — in press conferences, on Twitter, during his election rallies. He also claimed that he had warned both countries that if they didn’t stop fighting, America would cut off trade with them.
At one point, he even said:
“India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets, but then stopped the war based on my advice.”
Too Many Times to Count
According to media reports, Donald Trump made this claim around 20 to 25 times. A Times of India report mentioned that on his 25th time, he repeated the claim without even thanking India.
At some events, Donald Trump even said he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for this. Clearly, Trump turned the situation into an opportunity to boost his political image.
India’s Response – “We Didn’t Need Anyone’s Help”
As Donald Trump continued to make these claims, the Indian government eventually responded.
On July 28, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Parliament and said:
“We ended the conflict because our objectives were achieved. We were not under any pressure.”
He also made it clear that no external power — whether America or anyone else — can influence India’s decisions.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also clarified that there was no trade pressure or threats from the U.S.
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What Was Pakistan’s Stand?
Pakistan, on the other hand, supported Donald Trump’s version. In fact, they even discussed nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize! Pakistan believed Trump had “saved their honor,” and started promoting this idea publicly.
Even in America, There Was Debate — Did Trump Actually Do Anything?
In the U.S., Trump’s repeated claims sparked debate. Some people believed he was just trying to grab credit and boost his popularity. Others argued that perhaps he had used secret diplomacy or backdoor channels to convince both countries to calm down.
Even the U.S. Commerce Secretary later told a court that Trump had used business deals as leverage to put pressure on the two nations.
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Conclusion – Did Trump Really Stop the War?
- India says – No. We were fully capable of handling it ourselves and stopped the conflict on our own terms.
- Pakistan says – Yes. Trump’s involvement made a difference.
- Trump says – If it weren’t for me, the war would still be going on.
The truth? The ceasefire happened because of direct military talks between India and Pakistan. Trump’s repeated claims were more about polishing his political image than reflecting reality.
Did Trump really stop the India-Pakistan conflict?
No. India clearly stated that the ceasefire happened through direct talks between the militaries of both countries (DGMO-level). Trump had no direct role in it. His claim that he stopped the conflict is just that — a claim, with no solid proof.
How many times did Trump claim he stopped the fight?
According to media reports, Trump made this claim at least 25 times between May and July 2025. He repeated it in press conferences, on social media, and during election rallies.
Why was Trump making such claims again and again?
It seems he was trying to use the situation for political gain. Many believe he wanted to project himself as a “peacemaker,” especially with elections coming up.
What Can We Learn from This?
This whole episode teaches us an important lesson:
- In politics, leaders often make big claims to build their image — even if those claims aren’t fully true.
- Saying something over and over in the media doesn’t make it a fact.
- And finally, countries like India have now become strong and self-reliant enough that they don’t need to depend on others to make important decisions.
