Modi, Munir Decided Ceasefire—Not Me, Admits Trump

Jun 19, 2025 Khushi Kumari

US President Trump refrained from claiming personal credit for the India–Pakistan ceasefire, stating “two very smart leaders decided” to halt the conflict

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Trump praised both Indian PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir as “very smart people” who chose to avoid a nuclear war

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This came after hosting Gen. Munir at a rare, private White House lunch, highlighting improved US–Pakistan engagement

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Earlier, Trump had claimed his diplomacy—linking trade deals—was key to brokering the May 10 ceasefire

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Indian PM Modi clarified to Trump via a call during the G7 summit that no US mediation or trade talks were involved

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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the ceasefire was arranged through direct military-to-military communication

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Trump warned the situation could have escalated into a nuclear war, calling the restraint shown critical

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