Tue Dec 23 05:08:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary:

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at Mar-a-Lago on December 22, 2025, reiterated his claim of averting a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. He asserted that Pakistani leadership credited him with saving millions of lives by intervening to de-escalate tensions. Trump stated that eight planes were shot down. He said he helped to stop the conflict after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, in response to a terrorist attack. India, however, has consistently denied any third-party mediation, although an understanding was reached on May 10 to end the conflict after intense cross-border exchanges.

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Trump Claims Credit for Averting India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict, India Denies Mediation

Palm Beach, Florida – December 23, 2025 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim of preventing a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, stating that Pakistani officials credited him with saving millions of lives. Trump made the remarks at his Mar-a-Lago club on Monday, flanked by prominent figures including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

“We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India… President Trump saved 10 million lives, maybe more,” Trump stated. He further detailed the conflict, mentioning “eight planes were shot down”.

Trump first made the claim on May 10, 2025, stating India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by Washington. Since then he has repeated his claim more than 60 times.

The alleged crisis stemmed from India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7th, a retaliatory action following the April 22nd Pahalgam attack. An understanding was reached on May 10th to end the conflict.

Despite Trump’s assertions, the Indian government has consistently denied any third-party mediation in the matter, even though there was an understanding reached on May 10th between the two countries. The Indian government asserts that direct communication and diplomatic channels led to the resolution.

This is a developing story.

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