DONALD TRUMP AGAIN CLAIMS CREDIT FOR HALTING INDIA - PAK WAR

What happened: US President Donald Trump, at a Florida midterm rally, again claimed he halted the four-day India-Pakistan conflict by threatening steep tariffs on both countries. Key numbers: Trump cited a 250 per cent tariff threat and said "eleven planes were shot down." India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, Why it matters: India has consistently rejected Trump's claims of US mediation and said no trade-related discussions took place with the US during the conflict. Trump also said he has settled eight wars and expressed disappointment at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

US President Donald Trump, at a Florida midterm rally, again claimed he halted the four-day India-Pakistan conflict by threatening steep tariffs on both countries.

India has consistently rejected Trump's claims of US mediation and said no trade-related discussions took place with the US during the conflict. Trump also said he has settled eight wars and expressed disappointment at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.