The United States has firmly reaffirmed former President Donald Trump’s involvement in brokering the May ceasefire between Pakistan and India, countering Indian claims that dismissed American mediation.
Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed growing debate surrounding the controversial ceasefire agreement that followed Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a large-scale retaliatory strike by Pakistan in response to Indian aggression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
“So many comments speak for themselves,” Bruce said when asked about India’s continued denial of US involvement. “That’s one of the good-news aspects of our modern world people can see what’s really occurring. You’re not reliant on a comment to know what has really happened.”
Bruce: ‘Some Opinions Are Wrong’
When questioned about India’s dismissal of US mediation, Bruce responded pointedly:
“Everyone will have an opinion. That is an opinion. Some opinions are wrong mine rarely are. But other people’s opinions can be wrong.”
She went on to emphasize how advancements in technology have allowed for real-time visibility and understanding of complex geopolitical events.
“The exponential speed of technological change reminds many of us how quickly things evolve, how much information we can access, and the importance of forming our own conclusions about what’s happening in the world,” she added.
“Donald Trump is here to help make that easier to bring clarity where there is confusion.”
May Conflict: US Role Acknowledged by Pakistan, Denied by India
The comments come in the aftermath of the May 2025 Pakistan-India military confrontation, which was sparked by the April Pahalgam attack in IIOJK. After intense hostilities and a retaliatory Pakistani military operation, which reportedly downed six Indian fighter jets and dozens of drones, a ceasefire agreement was reached on May 10.
President Trump had taken to social media to personally announce the ceasefire, crediting his administration’s diplomatic efforts following behind-the-scenes negotiations with both Islamabad and New Delhi.
While Pakistan acknowledged the US mediation and went as far as formally recommending Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the Indian government has consistently denied any US involvement, calling it an exaggerated claim.
Despite the Indian denial, Bruce’s remarks are seen as a clear signal that Washington stands by its narrative and views the ceasefire as a significant foreign policy achievement under Trump’s leadership.
Tensions Eased, But Perceptions Diverge
Though the ceasefire has held since May, the diplomatic divergence over its origin underscores broader tensions in US-India relations, especially regarding South Asia’s security dynamics.
Observers note that the public acknowledgment by Pakistan and the symbolic Nobel Prize nomination have strengthened Trump’s international credentials, while India’s rebuttal may reflect its desire to project strategic autonomy and control over its bilateral conflicts.
With Trump gearing up for another potential run for office and foreign policy once again at the center of global discourse, the legacy of the May ceasefire and who truly brokered it remains a contentious issue in diplomatic circles.
