Washington, D.C.( The COW News Digital)U.S. President Donald Trump has once again referenced the downing of seven Indian fighter jets by Pakistan during the recent military standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, saying that the world narrowly escaped a catastrophic war.
Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, President Trump said, “I’ve stopped eight wars so far. India and Pakistan were on the brink of a nuclear conflict. During that confrontation, seven Indian aircraft were shot down.”
Trump added that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had personally thanked him for helping to de-escalate tensions. “Prime Minister Shehbaz told me, ‘You have saved millions of lives,’” Trump said, referring to his diplomatic intervention that prevented the conflict from spiraling into a full-scale war.
The U.S. President’s remarks have once again embarrassed the Modi administration, which has long downplayed the extent of its losses during the Pakistan-India air confrontation. India has officially acknowledged losing only one aircraft in that conflict.
During a follow-up speech at the White House Ballroom Project dinner, Trump reiterated his belief in using economic and diplomatic leverage to prevent wars. “I like stopping wars. I use trade to stop wars,” he said. “In the past eight months, I’ve prevented eight wars, yet I haven’t received the Nobel Prize. Maybe next year will be better,” he added with a hint of humor.
Trump’s latest comments have reignited discussions in international diplomatic circles about his unconventional but often result-oriented approach to global conflict resolution. Observers note that Trump has repeatedly cited his mediation between India and Pakistan as one of his key foreign policy achievements.
He also mentioned ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, claiming progress through backdoor diplomatic channels. “We’re trying to end the Ukraine war too. People want peace, not endless wars,” Trump stated.
Trump’s comments, though informal, have once again highlighted Washington’s quiet role in defusing South Asia’s most dangerous military flashpoints.
The remarks are expected to create ripples in New Delhi, where the Modi government has sought to project military strength amid its rivalry with Islamabad. Analysts believe Trump’s statement serves as a diplomatic reminder that global stability often depends on behind-the-scenes U.S. mediation — even in the world’s most volatile regions.
