Timely US intervention and tariff threat prevented Pakistan-India nuclear clash, Trump repeats claim

Washington (Web Desk): US President Donald Trump has claimed that his timely intervention, combined with threats of economic sanctions, played a critical role in preventing a potentially catastrophic nuclear confrontation between Pakistan and India.

According to Trump, during the period of heightened tensions, a total of 10 military aircraft were shot down by both sides.

Speaking about his foreign policy track record, Trump stated that he has successfully prevented eight wars during his tenure, highlighting the Pakistan-India crisis as a situation where his so-called “tariff weapon” helped avert a full-scale military conflict.

He emphasized that decisive economic and diplomatic measures were key to reducing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.

Trump also touched upon US strategy in the Middle East, warning that if ongoing diplomatic negotiations fail, the United States might deploy an additional naval fleet against Iran to carry out potential military operations.

While these claims underscore Trump’s self-styled image as a dealmaker and conflict preventer, experts note that the details regarding the number of aircraft downed or the direct impact of his measures have not been independently verified.

Nevertheless, the statement reflects Trump’s continued focus on highlighting his foreign policy interventions and his willingness to leverage both economic and military tools in international diplomacy.

This statement comes amid increasing global attention on South Asian security and U.S. strategic involvement in mitigating regional conflicts.