Donald Trump is once again in the headlines, this time for claiming he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a war between India and Pakistan. Despite India's repeated denials of any US mediation, Trump has insisted on his role in de-escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. This claim comes amidst Pakistan formally recommending Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention" during the recent India-Pakistan crisis.

In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump lamented that he "won't get a Nobel Peace Prize" for his efforts in various global conflicts, including the alleged India-Pakistan intervention, the Russia-Ukraine situation, and the Israel-Iran issue. He added, "No, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that's all that matters to me!".

The situation stems from heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following a terror attack in April. India responded with precision strikes on terror infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated, leading to further escalation. Trump has repeatedly stated that he intervened to prevent a full-blown war, even suggesting he told both nations that the US would engage in more trade with them if they ceased hostilities.

However, India has consistently refuted these claims, maintaining that a ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks between New Delhi and Islamabad, without any US mediation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a recent telephonic conversation with President Trump, clarified that the ceasefire was a result of Pakistan's request via military channels and that no discussions on a trade deal or US mediation occurred.

Despite India's stance, Pakistan is actively promoting Trump's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Pakistani government has publicly stated that it will formally recommend Trump for the 2026 prize in recognition of his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the crisis. This move is seen by some as an attempt to gain favor with Trump and potentially strengthen US-Pakistan relations.

Notably, this isn't the first time Trump has expressed his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. He has repeatedly claimed credit for various international achievements and voiced his frustration at not being recognized with the prestigious award, suggesting that the Nobel committee is biased against conservatives.

The situation is further complicated by Trump's recent meeting with Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, a meeting that has reportedly caused unease in India. Discussions during the meeting included the Iran situation, hinting at potential US-Pakistan collaboration in the region.

While Pakistan champions Trump's role and pushes for his Nobel nomination, India remains firm in its denial of any US involvement in de-escalating the conflict. Trump, meanwhile, continues to highlight his perceived achievements, expressing his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, regardless of whether he receives it or not.