US President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the military conflict earlier this year. According to him, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, praised his efforts, saying he “saved millions of lives.”
Trump’s Statement on the Truce
During a meeting with military leaders in Quantico, Virginia, Trump said:
“The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, visited along with Field Marshal Munir. He said, ‘This man saved millions of lives because he stopped the war.’ I was honoured and loved the way he said it. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was present. It was the most beautiful thing.”
He added that his administration resolved seven international conflicts in the nine months he spent in office.
India-Pakistan Conflict Background
The conflict began in May 2025 after India launched Operation Sindoor following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. Indian forces struck terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
A ceasefire was announced on May 10, 2025. While Trump claimed credit, India stated the truce resulted from direct talks between military leaders from both countries.
Trump on Diplomatic Actions
Trump explained he told Islamabad and New Delhi that he would act decisively. According to him:
“I informed them I could intervene to stop the war. Initially, they resisted, but the situation required action.”
He also mentioned that several military aircraft were downed but did not specify which country’s planes were involved.
Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
Initially, Pakistan denied Trump’s claims. Later, it officially nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and leadership” during the crisis.
Trump’s Peace Efforts in Other Conflicts
Trump said his administration helped resolve seven international conflicts, including efforts regarding the Gaza war, which he described as one of the most significant challenges during his term.