Donald Trump has recently repeated claims that he intervened to prevent a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, stating that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a period of heightened tensions. These assertions, however, have been refuted by India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Parliament.

Trump, speaking at a cabinet meeting, recounted a conversation where he supposedly told Modi, "what's going on with you and Pakistan?". He claimed to have warned both India and Pakistan that continued hostilities would jeopardize trade deals with the United States. Trump has even gone so far as to say that he cautioned Modi that the two nations were on the brink of nuclear war. According to Trump, his blunt approach prompted swift action from New Delhi, leading to a resolution within approximately five hours. He also claimed that "seven jets were shot down" during the conflict.

However, these claims have been consistently dismissed by the Indian government. Jaishankar, addressing the Lok Sabha, stated unequivocally that there was no communication between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump between April 22 and June 17, a period coinciding with the tensions. He further emphasized that at no point were there any discussions linking trade to the situation. Jaishankar clarified that the ceasefire was declared after Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted his Indian counterpart, requesting de-escalation.

This is not the first time Trump has made such claims. He has repeatedly asserted his role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan, even suggesting that he "stopped the war". In the past, Trump has also stated that "five or six planes got shot down" during the conflict but did not clarify which country's aircraft were destroyed.

India has maintained a consistent stance, asserting that the ceasefire was a result of direct talks between the two countries' militaries, without any mediation by the U.S.. Furthermore, India has made it clear that it does not accept mediation in its disputes with Pakistan.

Jaishankar's statements in Parliament came during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, India's military action against Pakistan following a terror attack. He described this operation as a "new normal" in combating cross-border terrorism, characterized by a firm response to terror acts and a refusal to yield to nuclear blackmail. He also highlighted that India had conveyed a clear message to all countries that it was exercising its right to defend itself against terrorism and that there would be no mediation.

Despite the Indian government's repeated denials, Trump has persisted in his narrative, even complaining that the press has not given him enough credit for his supposed intervention.