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India’s Operation Sindoor Triggered Fear of Wider War Before US Stepped In, Claims President
A fresh storm of international claims surfaced as US President Donald Trump declared that his administration had stopped a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan.
Speaking to the media at the White House, Trump announced that his team brokered a sudden ceasefire during heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Operation Sindoor and Rising Tensions
Trump states, the ceasefire followed after Indian forces attacked Operation Sindoor on May 7. Operation Sindoor occurred after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians lost their lives.
India retaliated by targeting various terror camps within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing nearly 100 terrorists. Pakistan countered with retaliatory counter-offensives on May 8, 9, and 10. This barrage fueled regional fear of an intensifying larger-scale, possibly nuclear, war.
US Diplomatic Intervention
Trump claimed his administration intervened just in time. “We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war,” he said.
He stressed that millions of lives were at stake. He attributed the ceasefire to quick US diplomacy and trade negotiations. He claimed that by using trade deals as leverage, his team pushed both sides towards a peaceful halt.
Acknowledging Leadership on Both Sides
The president credited both Indian and Pakistani leadership for showing strength and restraint. He described their actions as “wise” and “strong” during a moment that could have spiraled into disaster.
Trump also praised US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their behind-the-scenes roles in the peace process.
Trade Talks as a Tool for Peace
Trump noted that ongoing trade talks with both India and Pakistan played a crucial role. He explained how his message was simple—peace in exchange for economic progress. “Let’s stop it. If you stop it, we’re doing trade,” he said. He also added that this approach worked faster than traditional diplomatic tools.
Mixed Global Reactions
This new claim has drawn mixed responses. While some see it as a bold move that avoided mass destruction, others question the timing and the scale of US involvement.
Yet, Trump's statement puts a fresh spotlight on how close the South Asian region came to the brink—and how fast diplomacy moved to pull it back.
Current Status and Regional Tensions
The status on Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted Indian forces hit major Pakistani military installations, such as camps in Rafiqui, Murid, and Sukkur. While both nations have backed down from immediate warfare, the region is still strained.
Trump Reasserts Role on the Global Stage
Trump's announcement brings a shock element to an already intricate global geopolitical scene. Whether his assertion will be supplemented by more disclosures or international acceptance is yet to be seen.
However, the president has once more put himself front and center again in global activity by asserting that American diplomacy prevented the nuclear tragedy.