US Mediation in Pakistan Truce has been firmly rejected by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who told U.S. President Donald Trump that the May ceasefire between India and Pakistan was achieved without any foreign intervention.
According to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the ceasefire followed direct military talks between the two countries, not US mediation, as previously claimed by Trump.
“PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this period, there was no discussion on a trade deal or US mediation in Pakistan truce,” Misri said in a Wednesday press conference in New Delhi.
The 35-minute phone call, requested by Trump, came after the two leaders missed a face-to-face meeting at the G7 summit in Canada, where Modi was present as a guest.
The conflict between India and Pakistan erupted after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, most of them tourists. India blamed Pakistan-backed groups, while Islamabad denied any involvement.
On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking multiple targets across the border. A four-day exchange of missiles, artillery, and air raids followed. Pakistan reported at least 51 deaths, including civilians and soldiers. India lost at least five troops.
Despite the intense violence, a ceasefire was agreed upon on May 10, with both nations using their established military communication channels. Misri confirmed that it was Pakistan who initiated the ceasefire request, following India’s military response.
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Misri said Modi was clear in his message to Trump:
“India has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do so. The ceasefire resulted from direct talks, not US mediation in Pakistan truce.”
Trump, however, had claimed in May that he played a role in ending the violence by urging both countries to focus on trade and economic cooperation rather than warfare. His remarks sparked confusion and raised diplomatic eyebrows, particularly in South Asia.
As of now, the White House has not responded to Modi’s statement or clarified Trump’s earlier claim.
Pakistan Also Denies Mediation
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also refuted any third-party involvement. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar stated that Islamabad acted independently in responding to the ceasefire calls, aligning with India’s narrative that US mediation in Pakistan truce did not occur.
Even though active hostilities have paused, Modi reportedly told Trump that India’s counterterrorism operations specially Operation Sindoor are still ongoing. Trump expressed verbal support for India’s fight against terrorism during the call, according to Misri.
