US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim of mediating the de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that his intervention prevented a potential war.
He stated that “six or seven planes were knocked out” during the conflict, which he believes could have escalated to a nuclear level, and proudly claimed to have resolved six global conflicts in the past six months.Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: A Turning Point for the Ukraine War's Future!
Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7, 2025, in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 civilians. The Indian Air Force conducted precise airstrikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, achieving its objectives without targeting civilian or military installations. "Politician Pooja Pal expelled from the Samajwadi Party beacuse of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.? Here's why."
Following the operation, a ceasefire was agreed upon through direct military channels between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations, effective from May 10, 2025
India has consistently rejected claims of third-party mediation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarifying in the Lok Sabha that Pakistan initiated the ceasefire request and no external pressure influenced India’s actions. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that the operation was halted after achieving its political and military goals, underscoring India’s firm stance against terrorism and its policy of resolving issues bilaterally.
Trump’s claims have stirred controversy, especially as the US imposed a 50% tariff on India’s oil imports from Russia, straining India-US relations. Meanwhile, the US has strengthened ties with Pakistan, with Trump meeting Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and praising his role in the ceasefire. K.N. Rajanna Sacked – CM Siddaramaiah’s First Response
Trump’s administration has also nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for his alleged peacemaking efforts, including the India-Pakistan ceasefire, despite India’s denial of US involvement.
The episode highlights the complex dynamics of India-Pakistan relations and the geopolitical implications of US involvement. India remains steadfast in its rejection of third-party mediation, particularly on sensitive issues like Kashmir, while continuing its focus on combating terrorism and maintaining sovereignty.GST Fraud and Leakage Prevention: Krishna Byre Gowda’s Measures Through Amendment Bill