By SCALE UB news team : 19/06/2025

News summary:

U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his earlier claim, stating India and Pakistan independently decided to halt their May conflict, while initially crediting U.S. mediation. Prime Minister Modi promptly corrected the record during a 35-minute call from the G7 summit, emphasizing that ceasefire negotiations occurred directly between the two militaries. Trump later acknowledged the change in his stance. theguardian.com+15thedailybeast.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15

Detail news:

U.S. President Donald Trump has adjusted his narrative on the recent India–Pakistan ceasefire. Initially asserting he brokered the deal, Trump later emphasized that “two very smart leaders” decided to end the conflict independently. This shift came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally clarified to Trump during a G7-summit phone call that the ceasefire was reached through direct military-to-military communication, without U.S. intervention.

Modi Sets the Record Straight

Modi’s 35-minute conversation with Trump saw him firmly state that Operation Sindoor and its ceasefire had no role for third-party mediation. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed all discussions were bilateral, initiated by Pakistan’s military, and that India has consistently rejected external mediation. indiatoday.in+13thedailybeast.com+13timesofindia.indiatimes.com+13

Trump Reverses Course

Following Modi’s clarification, Trump publicly corrected himself, saying both leaders independently decided to pause the conflict. “They were both here… two smart people decided not to keep going with that war,” he said, removing earlier claims of U.S. mediation. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+14hindustantimes.com+14indiatoday.in+14

Diplomatic & Political Aftermath

• Congress Response: Congress called Trump’s meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Munir a “huge blow” to Indian diplomacy; the BJP countered that Modi stood firm by clarifying India’s position. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5indiatoday.in+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5

• Pakistan Angle: Trump’s earlier remarks included praises for Pakistani military leadership, though officially, Islamabad credits military channels for the ceasefire.

• U.S.–India Dialogue: Modi invited Trump to the upcoming Quad summit; Trump accepted. No trade-deal talks occurred during hostilities. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2reuters.com+2indiatoday.in+2