Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he played a decisive role in averting a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India, following the recent escalation in military tensions.
Speaking to the media, Trump stated, “I stopped a nuclear war between Pakistan and India. I applied immediate pressure on both governments to implement a ceasefire and avoid catastrophe.”
Trump further revealed that he used economic leverage to urge both nations toward de-escalation. “I told the leaders of Pakistan and India that if they ended hostilities, the United States would support expanded trade. If they didn’t, there would be no trade at all,” he claimed.
“I used trade in a way no one has before,” Trump added, describing his strategy as innovative and effective. He asserted that this economic diplomacy played a key role in convincing both sides to agree to a ceasefire.
The former president also expressed willingness to assist in restoring trade ties between the two South Asian neighbors, emphasizing that peace and economic cooperation are in everyone’s best interest.
Trump voiced hope that both countries would continue to act responsibly in the future to avoid further escalations. “I hope they will maintain the same level of restraint moving forward,” he said.
His remarks follow Pakistan’s military operation “Bunyān Mursūs,” which reportedly compelled India to agree to a ceasefire after a series of targeted strikes. While the immediate de-escalation was attributed to Pakistan’s military response, U.S. diplomatic engagement—led by the Secretary of State and Vice President—was instrumental in brokering the truce.
