Daijiworld Media Network – Washington

Washington, Aug 17: US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his intervention prevented a nuclear escalation between India and Pakistan during the May conflict earlier this year. India, however, maintains that the four-day hostilities ended only after Pakistan sought a ceasefire following heavy military losses.

In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump said his global role was to “save lives in all cases, because wars are wars.” Citing the South Asian crisis, he remarked, “Take a look at India and Pakistan. They were shooting down airplanes already. And that would have been maybe nuclear. I would have said it was going to go nuclear. And I was able to get it done.”

The conflict broke out after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. India responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating over 100 militants. Pakistan retaliated with drones and missiles, which were neutralised by Indian air defences.

The escalation ended on May 10 when Islamabad requested a ceasefire. Trump, however, insisted that his tariff threats and diplomatic pressure brought about the truce, a claim echoed by Pakistan but firmly denied by India.

The President also boasted of resolving or mediating tensions in regions ranging from Thailand-Cambodia to Iran-Israel, and even Africa, presenting them as reasons he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. The White House recently claimed Trump has “brokered about one peace deal or ceasefire per month” since taking office.

Despite Pakistan’s attempts to credit him, New Delhi has consistently stated that the conflict ended due to Indian military superiority and Pakistan’s subsequent appeal for a ceasefire — not US intervention.