Trump, again, claims credit for ending India-Pakistan conflict
In a recent statement, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of having played a pivotal role in brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which took effect on May 10, 2025. Speaking during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump stated, “If you take a look at what we just did with Pakistan and India… we settled that whole, and I think I settled it through trade” .
The conflict, known as ‘Operation Sindoor’, had escalated following a deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, leading to four days of intense cross-border strikes between the nuclear-armed neighbors. The ceasefire was officially announced by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on May 10, 2025 .
While Trump asserts that trade negotiations facilitated the de-escalation, India has firmly denied any external mediation. The Indian government maintains that the ceasefire was a result of direct communication between the two nations, without third-party involvement .
This marks the eighth instance of Trump claiming credit for the ceasefire, a pattern that has drawn criticism from various quarters. Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton remarked, “It’s nothing personal to India. This is Donald Trump, who takes credit for everything” .
The diplomatic community remains divided on the matter. While Pakistan has acknowledged the role of international actors, including the U.S., in facilitating the ceasefire, India continues to assert that the resolution was achieved through bilateral efforts .
As tensions persist in the region, the international community watches closely, hoping that the ceasefire holds and paves the way for sustained peace between India and Pakistan.
