Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:37am on 19 Jul 2025,Saturday India Global
US President Donald Trump claimed he helped prevent a major India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025 by leveraging trade negotiations. Speaking at a White House dinner, Trump said five jets were shot down during hostilities triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack. India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan, while Pakistan claimed to have downed six Indian jets. Trump asserted his administration threatened to halt trade deals unless both nuclear-armed nations ceased military actions. India has denied US mediation, stating ceasefire talks occurred directly between the two militaries. Pakistan, however, acknowledged Trump’s role. The conflict ended on May 10, with both sides stepping back from escalation amid rising nuclear concerns. (PC: Dhaka Tribune & India Today)
