'5 jets downed': Donald Trump reiterates claim he stopped India-Pakistan conflict

Trump repeats '5 jets downed' claim

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claims of mediating in the India-Pakistan conflict, asserting that “he stopped the war” between the two nations. Emphasizing his earlier trade warnings during the conflict, Trump also mentioned that five jets were shot down in May when tensions escalated between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

“We have stopped wars between India and Pakistan. They were probably going to end up in a nuclear war. They shot down five planes in the last attack. It was back and forth, back and forth. I called them and I said no more trade if you do this. They are both powerful nuclear nations," Trump said, adding, “Who knows where that would have ended up, and I stopped it…" US President said.

#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "We have stopped wars between India and Pakistan. They were probably going to end up in a nuclear war. They shot down five planes in the last attack. It was back and forth, back and forth. I called them and I said no more trade if you do… pic.twitter.com/r5BRaO11aF

— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2025

The United States reiterated claims that the Trump administration significantly contributed to de-escalating the India-Pakistan conflict.

Speaking at the UN Security Council, US Ambassador Dorothy Shea also condemned China’s "expansive and unlawful" maritime claims in the South China Sea and criticized the aggressive methods used to enforce them.

“Across the globe, the United States continues to work with parties to disputes, wherever possible, to find peaceful solutions," Shea told the Council.

“In the past three months alone, the US leadership has delivered de-escalations between Israel and Iran, between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and between India and Pakistan," she said.

She credited these developments to the role played by the US under former President Donald Trump, saying his leadership encouraged parties to pursue diplomatic paths.

“The United States, under President Trump’s leadership, played an important role in encouraging the parties to reach these resolutions, which we applaud and support," she further added.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States played a key role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. However, New Delhi has consistently maintained that it was Islamabad that sought the ceasefire and made it clear to Washington that no mediation would be accepted. This US narrative stands in direct contrast to India's position on the ceasefire agreement.

The development comes in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed and for which The Resistance Front claimed responsibility.

On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation led to four days of intense clashes, which concluded with a mutual understanding to cease military actions on May 10.

Additionally, in response to Pakistan’s actions, India has decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 until Pakistan credibly and permanently ends its support for cross-border terrorism.