Washington Dismisses India’s Claim, Reaffirms Trump’s Role in Halting India-Pakistan Conflict
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department on Tuesday pushed back against India’s assertion that Washington had no involvement in the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, with spokesperson Tammy Bruce asserting that such claims are inaccurate and ignoring the visible diplomatic efforts made by American leadership.
Addressing reporters during a press briefing, Bruce highlighted the disparity between narratives coming out of New Delhi and Islamabad, particularly in the aftermath of April’s deadly Pahalgam attack, India’s military response through “Operation Sindoor,” and Pakistan’s retaliatory action, which included the downing of six Indian warplanes.
Bruce maintained that the U.S. had played a pivotal role in de-escalating the tensions, while also pointing to the transparency afforded by today’s media environment.
“The modern world allows people to see events as they unfold—on big screens and small. You don’t have to rely solely on commentary; the facts speak for themselves,” she said, implying that efforts by U.S. officials in mediating the crisis are well documented.
She continued, “Some opinions are just that—opinions. But the facts remain: senior U.S. officials were directly engaged in pushing for peace.”
Bruce cited involvement from key American figures, including President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance, all of whom played roles in facilitating communication between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Her comments came after Indian officials downplayed or outright rejected U.S. mediation, insisting the ceasefire resulted from direct talks initiated by Pakistani military officials. In contrast, Pakistani authorities have credited Washington with helping to calm hostilities and avoid further escalation.
President Trump had also weighed in a day earlier during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, reiterating his belief that U.S. intervention had averted a potential nuclear conflict.
“We stopped a lot of fights. The very big one was India and Pakistan. We told them—we’re not doing business with either of you if you’re going to keep fighting,” Trump stated. “They were close to a nuclear situation. Stopping that was essential.”
The U.S. continues to assert that its involvement was instrumental, particularly by leveraging trade negotiations to pressure both sides into restraint. While India maintains a more independent account of the events, American officials have signaled that their diplomatic channels remain open with both nations to ensure lasting stability in the region.
