'US averted nuclear disaster': Trump doubles down on brokering India Pakistan ceasefire claim

PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim of brokering a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan after four days of consistent attacks. While addressing the media from Oval office along with Elon Musk, Trump once again took credit for defusing tensions between both the countries while preventing a potential nuclear conflict.

Trump's remarks come amid continued debate over the role of international influence in recent de-escalation efforts between the South Asian nations.

Meanwhile, India has clarified that the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan took place on May 10 following contacts between the two DGMOs and while there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving situation since Operation Sindoor was launched, the issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's position on the stoppage of military action has been well-articulated.

"Our position on this particular issue that you mentioned has been well articulated. I would refer you to our position that was made clear on May 13. From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on 7th May till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action on May 10, there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving military situation. "The issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions. The External Affairs Minister has also made it clear that the cessation of firing was decided upon through direct contact with the DGMOs of India and Pakistan," Jaiswal said. 

- PTC NEWS

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