TOKYO (The COW News Digital) Former U.S. President Donald Trump once again reignited memories of the India-Pakistan conflict, recalling the episode of seven fighter jets being shot down during the war between the two South Asian nuclear rivals.
Speaking to a gathering of business leaders in Tokyo, Japan, Trump recounted his role in defusing the tensions between India and Pakistan, claiming credit for preventing what could have escalated into a devastating conflict.
“During the India-Pakistan war, seven new and beautiful planes were shot down,” Trump said, emphasizing how his administration used economic pressure and trade leverage to stop wars globally. “I stopped most wars through tariffs, and that’s how I helped the world,” he added, drawing applause from the audience.
The former president went on to describe how he had directly warned both sides against further escalation. “I told Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Field Marshal in Pakistan, if you go to war, the United States will stop trading with you. Within 24 hours, the issue was resolved,” Trump claimed.
Trump asserted that 70 percent of conflicts can be prevented through trade and economic negotiations, suggesting that commerce plays a crucial role in maintaining peace. “We used our brains,” he said. “They wanted to trade with us, and it was amazing how quickly both nations were ready to make deals.”
The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions between India and Pakistan, with border incidents and political disputes continuing to fuel animosity between the two neighbors.
Trump also warned about the catastrophic consequences of any potential nuclear exchange between the two nations. “Both are nuclear powers,” he noted. “If a nuclear war broke out, its effects would spread everywhere and millions would die. We’re glad they stopped the war.”
The comment marks yet another instance where Trump has publicly referenced his claimed intervention in South Asian affairs — a topic that often stirs controversy, particularly in India, where such remarks are viewed as politically sensitive.
Political observers suggest Trump’s latest comments may reopen old wounds for Indian leadership, especially Prime Minister Modi, who has often denied any external mediation during the 2019 India-Pakistan standoff.
