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Trump Again Takes Credit for Stopping Potential India-Pakistan Nuclear War: ‘They Already Shot Down 7 Jets when I Said…’
Donald Trump claims his trade threats ended the May conflict that saw seven jets downed, averting a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, despite Indian officials disputing his role.
- On May 10, President Donald Trump said seven jets were shot down during the India-Pakistan clash and he brokered a ceasefire after a 'long night' of talks.
- The clash began after an April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, with military tensions escalating from May 7 to May 10, including aircraft losses on May 7, an Indian defence official said.
- Military statements recorded differing tallies as Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said India's S-400 systems downed five fighters plus one early-warning plane, and an Indian defence official admitted losses on May 7.
- India rejected the claim that a foreign leader brokered the truce, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying the ceasefire resulted from direct DGMO-to-DGMO talks, a stance echoed by S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Since May, President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted he 'helped settle' tensions over 40 times, claiming he used tariff and trade threats with a 24 hours ultimatum to force a truce, PTI reported.
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Trump says he stopped India-Pakistan flare-up by threatening high tariffs
The US President said he pressured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ease tensions with Pakistan, warning of steep tariffs if conflict escalated. Trump claimed his blunt warning prompted quick action from New Delhi.
Trump Says He Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear War After Jet Shootdowns
Donald Trump claims he stopped seven wars worldwide, including an India-Pakistan conflict he described as “nuclear level” after seven jets were downed. India rejects any role for US mediation, insisting ceasefire followed direct talks.
Trump again takes credit for stopping potential India-Pakistan nuclear war: ‘They already shot down 7 jets when I said…’
In July, the US President had claimed that five fighter jets were shot down before the India-Pakistan ceasefire. However, he didn't specify which side's aircraft were downed or what the jets were.
Trump once again rakes up India-Pakistan war, claims 7 jets downed, says trade pressure prevented nuclear conflict - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump said he stopped several wars during his presidency, including one between India and Pakistan that he claimed could have escalated into a nuclear conflict, adding that seven jets had already been shot down before he intervened using trade pressure.
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