US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for facilitating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May 2025, this time updating his figures to say eight aircraft were shot down during the conflict, one more than his previous count of seven. Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami on November 5, Trump asserted that he threatened to halt US trade deals with both nations if they did not agree to peace, a move he says shocked the two nuclear-armed neighbors into stopping hostilities by May 10. Trump further boasted about ending eight wars within eight months of his administration, including conflicts in Kosovo, Congo, and Rwanda, criticizing the United Nations for empty words that fail to solve wars. India, however, firmly rejected any suggestion of US mediation, maintaining that the ceasefire followed direct military communications and Pakistan’s request. As often with Trump’s claims, the veracity and specifics remain controversial, but his tariff diplomacy remains a notable part of his narrative. From an Indian perspective, sovereignty and self-reliance in handling security matters remain paramount despite such external claims.