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Trump Repeats Claim He Stopped India–Pakistan Conflict Again

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Washington: President Donald Trump reiterated on Friday that he had helped avert a potential military conflict between India and Pakistan, saying Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for saving "minimum ten million lives" during the Pakistani leader's US visit. Speaking at the White House with oil and gas executives, Trump said he had "settled eight wars" and argued he merited the Nobel Peace Prize. Multiple outlets publicly reported his remarks and noted New Delhi's denial of third‑party involvement in the India‑Pakistan ceasefire. He also referenced jets shot down without specifying details. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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Timeline of Events

May (prior year) — Reports reference aerial engagements during India‑Pakistan tensions where outlets later cited jets shot down.
Later (prior year) — Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visited the US and met US officials; outlets later attributed a thank‑you to Trump.
Jan 10 — President Trump spoke at the White House to oil and gas executives and reiterated claims of averting an India‑Pakistan war.
Jan 10–11 — Multiple news outlets published Trump's quotes, contextual notes, and reactions including New Delhi's denial of third‑party involvement.
Post Jan 10 — Coverage continued emphasizing Trump's broader claim of having 'settled eight wars' and calls for Nobel recognition, while operational details remained unverified.