Trump's Controversial Claim: Tariffs Ended the Indo-Pak Conflict

US President Donald Trump controversially claimed to have resolved the conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening tariffs, stating that his intervention prevented nuclear warfare and earned him praise from Pakistan's Prime Minister. However, India asserts the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks.

US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with claims of resolving the Indo-Pak conflict by threatening tariffs. He told Fox News that his intervention prevented a nuclear war after seven planes were shot down during intense cross-border hostilities, crediting his stance on tariffs for the ceasefire.

Trump stated that the threat of a 200 percent tariff compelled India and Pakistan to cease hostilities, earning him praise from Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Despite Trump's assertions, the ceasefire was officially attributed to direct talks between military officials of the two countries.

The conflict, involving significant drone and missile exchanges, began after India's Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. An understanding to cease the conflict was reached on May 10, following India's targeted strikes.

(With inputs from agencies.)