WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he stopped a war between India and Pakistan. But Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly disagrees.
Trump made the claim hours before hosting Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, at the White House. He praised both countries but said his involvement helped prevent a nuclear conflict.
“I stopped a war,” Trump told reporters. “They were going at it. And they’re both nuclear countries. I got it stopped.”
He also praised Pakistan and called Modi “a fantastic man.” Trump added, “We’re working on a trade deal with India.”
India quickly dismissed Trump’s remarks. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there was no U.S. role in stopping the fighting.
Modi told Trump that the ceasefire followed direct talks between the Indian and Pakistani militaries. Misri said Pakistan requested the talks, and India responded through military channels.
“India has not accepted mediation in the past. It does not accept it now and will not accept it in the future,” Misri said.
He also added that there were no talks during the conflict about a U.S.-India trade deal or U.S. mediation.
The tension began after a deadly blast in Indian Kashmir on April 22. The attack killed 26 people, mostly tourists. India blamed militants backed by Pakistan. Pakistan denied any role.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor. Its military bombed what it called terror bases across the border. Over four days, both countries exchanged airstrikes, artillery, and drone fire.
India claimed its strikes disabled several Pakistani air bases. Misri said this military pressure led to Pakistan requesting a ceasefire on May 7. India agreed, but only through military-to-military communication.
Trump insisted he helped end the fighting. He claimed that leaders on both sides respected his call for peace. “This man,” Trump said of Munir, “was extremely influential from the Pakistan side.”
But Modi told Trump otherwise. According to Misri, Modi explained that India acted on its own and spoke only with Pakistan’s military.
Trump had said earlier that the U.S. convinced both countries to stop fighting and instead focus on trade. However, India maintains the situation was resolved independently.
Pakistan welcomed Trump’s claims. Munir even said Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear war.
India sees it differently. Officials say the ceasefire resulted from military strength and not outside help.
Trump’s meeting with Munir is rare for a U.S. president. Analysts say it could frustrate India, a key American partner in the Indo-Pacific.
Trump and Modi spoke for 35 minutes on Tuesday evening. The call replaced a planned meeting at the G7 summit in Canada. That meeting didn’t happen because Trump left early due to tensions in the Middle East.
Trump asked Modi to visit the U.S. after the summit. Modi declined, citing a pre-planned trip to Croatia. Instead, he invited Trump to India later this year for the next Quad summit. Trump accepted.
During their call, the two leaders also discussed terrorism, the Israel-Iran conflict, and the war in Ukraine. Both agreed that peace talks were the only way forward in Ukraine.
Modi told Trump that India views terrorism as a real war, not a minor issue. He also said Operation Sindoor is still active.
Some experts worry that Trump’s statements could hurt U.S.-India relations. Michael Kugelman, a senior Asia analyst, said future cooperation depends on whether Trump respects India’s position.
“It all depends on whether Trump lets Modi have the final word,” Kugelman said.
Despite the tension, the two leaders ended the call on a positive note. Both said they looked forward to meeting soon.
Trump and Modi had planned to meet at the G7 summit in Canada. That didn’t happen because Trump left early. Later, Trump invited Modi to visit the U.S. But Modi declined due to travel plans in Croatia.
Still, Modi invited Trump to visit India later this year for the Quad summit. Trump accepted and said he looks forward to the trip.
Both leaders agreed to meet again soon.
