US President Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on his claim of preventing a full-blown war between India and Pakistan, asserting that he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
“I won’t get a Nobel Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan. I won’t get a Nobel Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo… or doing the Abraham Accords… but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me,” Trump posted on Truth Social, his official platform.
He also took credit for a recent peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling it “a Great Day for Africa,” while again lamenting that the global media and the Nobel Committee overlooked his supposed contributions to peace efforts across the world.
India Denies US Involvement in Ceasefire After Operation Sindoor
Trump’s comments come weeks after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, striking multiple Pakistani military installations, including the Nur Khan airbase. Tensions escalated sharply before both sides agreed to de-escalate on May 10, after four days of drone and missile exchanges.
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However, India has repeatedly rejected claims that the US mediated the ceasefire. According to official sources, the decision to end hostilities came after Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart. New Delhi has maintained that the US was not involved in any negotiations leading up to the ceasefire.
In a recent phone call lasting 35 minutes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified to Trump that the India-US conversation did not touch upon trade negotiations or mediation between India and Pakistan.
Still, Trump continues to assert his role. “I stopped the war between Pakistan – I love Pakistan – and India. I think Modi is a fantastic man… This man [likely referring to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir] was extremely influential on their side. Modi was on the Indian side. And I got it stopped,” he said.
He added, “I don’t think I had one story written. I stopped a war between two major nuclear nations… but that’s okay. The people know.”
Pakistan to Recommend Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
In a dramatic move, Islamabad has reportedly decided to formally recommend President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent escalation.
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On Wednesday, Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House, further fuelling speculation about his involvement behind the scenes.
The Nobel Peace Prize traditionally recognises contributions in areas such as arms control, peace negotiations, democracy, and human rights. Trump has previously sought recognition for his role in the Abraham Accords, but has never been awarded the prize.
