Trump claims US intervention averted ‘nuclear war’ between India and Pakistan
Warns rivals of halting trade to broker ceasefire after deadly clashes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MNTV) – U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that American intervention was pivotal in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, following a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
“We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war—millions of people could have been killed. So I’m very proud of that,” Trump said during a press briefing at the White House.
The ceasefire followed heightened tensions after clashes over an April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people.
The incident led to a series of retaliatory strikes by both sides before the United States stepped in to mediate.
President Trump revealed his strategy to de-escalate the conflict, warning both nations of trade consequences.
“Let’s stop it, let’s stop it. If you [Pakistan and India] stop it [the conflict], we’re doing trade. If you don’t stop it, we’re not going to do any trade,” he said, emphasizing the economic leverage used to bring the parties to the negotiating table.
“People have never really used trade the way I used it,” he added.
He lauded the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling their actions “unwavering and powerful.”
“They really were, from the standpoint of having the strength and the wisdom and fortitude to fully know and to understand the gravity of the situation,” Trump said.
The ceasefire averted what Trump described as a potential “bad nuclear war.”
His comments underscored the gravity of the situation, as both India and Pakistan possess significant nuclear arsenals and have a history of military conflicts, particularly over the disputed Kashmir region.
Michael Kugelman, an American foreign policy author and expert specializing in South Asia, commented on Trump’s remarks, stating, “Trump said today that trade is a big reason why India and Pakistan stopped fighting. He’d said earlier that with the ceasefire, he’ll now expand trade with both. I wouldn’t be surprised if US officials used trade/tariffs as a pressure point during their mediation.”
The agreement has brought temporary relief to the region, though the long-standing Kashmir dispute and other contentious issues remain unresolved.
Observers note that while the ceasefire is a step forward, sustainable peace will require addressing the root causes of tension between the two countries.
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