Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 14 May 2025,Wednesday India Global
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. averted a "nuclear conflict" between India and Pakistan, asserting he threatened to halt trade with both nations unless they ceased hostilities. Speaking at the White House, Trump credited trade pressure for the ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. Indian government sources, however, firmly denied any mention of trade during high-level talks with U.S. officials, including NSA Ajit Doval and PM Modi. Trump’s remarks sparked political backlash in India, with opposition leaders demanding a parliamentary discussion. The controversy intensified amid speculation over India’s May 10 airstrikes near Pakistan’s suspected nuclear site in Kirana Hills. (PC: AP)
