Donald Trump says he stopped India-Pakistan fighting and a possible ‘nuclear disaster’
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‘Could have turned into a nuclear disaster’: Trump once again claims credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Friday once again claimed credit for halting the conflict between India and Pakistan. Trump said his intervention prevented what “could have turned into a nuclear disaster” He added that trade was a key consideration behind the diplomatic push, “We say we can’t trade with people who are shooting at each other and potentially using nuclear weapons” India on Thursday reiterated its position that arriving at a ceasefire understanding with Pakistan on May 10 was not linked to any discussions on trade with the United States.
“We stopped India and Pakistan from fighting,” Trump said, adding, “I believe that could have turned into a nuclear disaster, and I want to thank the leaders of India and Pakistan, and I want to thank my people.”
He added that trade was a key consideration behind the diplomatic push, “We say we can’t trade with people who are shooting at each other and potentially using nuclear weapons.”
Calling the leaders of both countries “great,” Trump said they had understood and agreed with his position. “That all stopped, and we’re stopping others from fighting,” he said.
Trump also praised America’s defence capabilities, “Ultimately, we can fight better than anybody. We have the greatest military in the world. We have the greatest leaders in the world.”
India on Thursday reiterated its position that arriving at a ceasefire understanding with Pakistan on May 10, after “Operation Sindoor,” was not linked to any discussions on trade with the United States.
Under Operation Sindoor, India successfully targeted nine terror infrastructures linked to groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan. Over 100 terrorists were killed during the operation.
What Jaishankar said on US role in India-Pakistan ceasefire
In an interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, external affairs minister Jaishankar was asked if the world should thank the US for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
He replied, “The cessation of firing was agreed between the military commanders of both sides through direct contact. The morning before, we effectively hit and incapacitated Pakistan’s main airbases and air defence system. So, who should I thank for the cessation of hostilities? I thank the Indian military because it was the Indian military action that made Pakistan say: We are ready to stop.”
Asked how he views America’s role in global affairs, S Jaishankar acknowledged the US’s influence but underlined India’s independent approach to strategic decisions.