‘India denies, but it’s okay’: Donald Trump reiterates his role in calming Indo-Pak tensions

June 13, 2025 by News Desk

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he helped prevent a full-blown military conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year—despite India publicly denying his involvement.

Speaking at a bill-signing event at the White House on Thursday, Trump said he used diplomacy and trade leverage to defuse tensions at a critical moment. “I stopped a war between India and Pakistan, and I did it with trade,” he said, adding, “India denies it, but that’s okay.”

His comments appear to refer to the events surrounding Operation Sindoor, a large-scale Indian military operation launched on May 6–7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control. The operation followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians were killed in Baisaran Valley.

In retaliation, Pakistan attempted strikes on Indian military installations over the next three days, escalating fears of broader conflict. The standoff ended after Director General Military Operations (DGMO) talks led to a mutual ceasefire on May 10.

“It was Pakistan’s turn to hit,” Trump said, claiming that both sides were preparing for major escalation. “I called each of them. I respect both leaders greatly… I told them the U.S. would end trade if it went further. They understood. They stopped.”

Trump also highlighted the risk of nuclear confrontation. “Nobody died… both nations possess significant nuclear capabilities. I believe some credit is due—particularly to the Republican Party—because this is the kind of strategic thinking we bring.”

While Trump did not directly name Kashmir in his latest remarks, he acknowledged the long-running dispute between India and Pakistan. “They’ve been fighting over that for a long time,” he said, referring to the Kashmir region. “But I could solve anything.”

India has consistently maintained that Kashmir is an internal matter and has rejected foreign mediation. Trump’s renewed claim is likely to provoke fresh scrutiny, especially given the region’s sensitivity and the long-standing policy of non-intervention upheld by New Delhi.