President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for brokering the 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire during his State of the Union address, asserting that his intervention prevented a nuclear conflict. Trump claims responsibility for stopping nuclear conflictDuring his speech to Congress, Trump emphasised that without his involvement, India and Pakistan would have been on the brink of a nuclear war. The confrontation Trump referred to began in April 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. In retaliation, India launched airstrikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and inside Pakistan itself under Operation Sindoor. Trump's mediation tactics: Trade leverageSince the escalation, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he played a vital role in de-escalating tensions.

Source: dna February 25, 2026 08:06 UTC