Trump Claims He Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict Escalation
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Washington — President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address Tuesday that he ended eight wars and credited himself with preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, asserting Pakistan's prime minister had told him 35 million people would have died without his intervention. Indian officials denied U.S. involvement and said Pakistan's military leadership requested a cessation of operations after India's May 7 Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam attack. Pakistani authorities and independent reports cited retaliatory drone strikes and neutralised attacks. Multiple outlets reported variations of Trump's earlier numerical claims. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. May 7, 2025: Pahalgam terror attack kills 26 civilians.
- 2. May 7, 2025: India launches Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure.
- 3. May 10, 2025: Pakistan DGMO reportedly contacted Indian counterpart seeking a ceasefire.
- 4. May–June 2025: Reports describe retaliatory drone/UCAV attempts and India neutralising attacks.
- 5. Feb 25, 2026: Trump states in State of the Union he prevented a nuclear escalation, citing a 35 million figure.
Why it matters
If Trump's claim is true, it means a major nuclear conflict was averted. This could have had global repercussions, including on the U.S. economy and safety. Keep an eye on official statements for confirmation.
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