US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he played a decisive role in halting the military conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025. Speaking at a White House meeting with executives from top oil and gas companies, Trump stated that eight fighter jets were shot down during the confrontation, though he did not specify which nation’s jets were involved. He argued that his intervention saved millions of lives and merited recognition by the Nobel Committee.
Trump expressed disappointment at being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming that his efforts in de-escalating the India-Pakistan conflict alone make him deserving of the award. He compared himself unfavorably with former President Barack Obama, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 shortly after taking office, despite, in Trump’s view, having done little to merit it.
According to Trump, the conflict erupted after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, following the massacre of 26 people in Kashmir’s Pahalgam by terrorists. The military engagement lasted four days, concluding on May 10 with a mutual agreement to cease hostilities. Trump asserted that his pressure, including threats of trade restrictions and tariffs, forced both countries to step back from further escalation, despite India consistently denying any third-party involvement.
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Trump claimed that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited him with saving millions of lives during his visit to the White House last year. He also alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin praised him for his efforts in ending other long-standing conflicts. Trump emphasized that, in his view, every major war prevented by a leader should be recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize.
The President additionally highlighted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize last year to him. Trump said Machado will visit Washington next week to pay her respects to the United States and to him personally. He also criticized Norway, suggesting the Nordic country was “embarrassed” for not honoring him with the Nobel Prize despite Machado’s dedication.
Trump framed his claims as part of a broader narrative of global peacemaking, stating, “I’ve saved tens of millions of lives,” and emphasized that he does not seek recognition for personal glory but for the humanitarian impact of his actions. His remarks, however, remain uncorroborated by official statements from India or Pakistan.
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