In a bold statement during a White House press conference on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the United States played a pivotal role in defusing a potentially catastrophic military standoff between Pakistan and India—one he said could have escalated into a nuclear war.
Addressing the media, Trump revealed that the U.S. administration had intervened decisively during the height of the recent South Asian crisis, urging both nations to cease hostilities immediately. “We told them—stop fighting. If you don’t stop the fighting, the US will not trade with you,” Trump recounted.
The former president praised the behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “They worked very hard,” Trump said. “They contacted the leadership of both Pakistan and India. It was fast, intense diplomacy.”
According to Trump, the situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors had reached a critical tipping point. “There was a very serious situation between the two countries. We had to act quickly,” he said. “We averted a nuclear war. That’s the truth.”
Trump credited the U.S.-mediated ceasefire with restoring stability in the region. “The fighting stopped. That was critical—not just for Pakistan and India, but for global peace,” he noted.
Looking toward the future, Trump said the United States remains committed to supporting both countries on economic and diplomatic fronts. “We will hold talks with Pakistan soon,” he announced, expressing hope for renewed cooperation and mutual trade.
He also commended the leadership in both Islamabad and New Delhi for their restraint. “Their commitment to peace was unwavering,” he said.
While Trump’s remarks have stirred diplomatic circles, they also reflect ongoing international concerns over tensions between the two nations, particularly following recent cross-border incidents and heated political rhetoric.
As South Asia breathes a temporary sigh of relief, Trump’s claims offer a glimpse into the high-stakes diplomacy that may have helped pull the region back from the brink.
