Trump Claims Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire; Jaishankar Rebuts in Parliament

Washington/New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his assertion that his administration played a crucial role in halting a potential conflict between India and Pakistan, even as India firmly denied any American involvement in the matter.

Speaking at a press conference, Trump claimed credit for orchestrating multiple global ceasefires, stating, “If I weren’t around, you’d have six major wars going on. India would be fighting with Pakistan.” He cited the recent ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia as another example of his influence, saying trade pressure brought the warring nations to the table. “I said, I’m not going to do any trade deals unless you guys settle your differences, and we got them settled in 24 hours,” Trump declared.

However, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply refuted Trump’s claims during a special session in Parliament. Addressing speculation around U.S. mediation in India-Pakistan military de-escalation, Jaishankar emphasized, “There was no U.S. involvement. At no stage was any conversation with the United States linked to trade or ceasefire discussions.”

He further clarified that there were no calls exchanged between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump between April 22 and June 17. “President Trump had called on April 22 to convey his sympathy and again on June 17 from Canada. But between those dates, no such communication took place,” Jaishankar confirmed.

The controversy stems from Trump’s Truth Social post on May 10, where he claimed that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after U.S.-led talks. Trump has reiterated this version of events several times since, suggesting Washington’s direct role in defusing tensions.

India, however, maintains that the de-escalation was achieved solely through direct communication between the two militaries’ Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), with no external mediation.

Meanwhile, Trump also issued a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine, stating that he has “10 or 12 days” to end the war, raising further questions about his diplomatic strategies ahead of the 2026 presidential election cycle.