Modi blasts Trump, denies US mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied that the United States mediated the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, directly refuting a claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Modi made this claims during a phone conversation held late Tuesday, June 17, 2025, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada,  stating that the May ceasefire was brokered solely through military channels between the two South Asian rivals — with no involvement from Washington.

The clarification was issued by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who stated:

“PM Modi told President Trump clearly that there was no talk at any stage regarding U.S. mediation.

The ceasefire happened through direct military dialogue — and at Pakistan’s request.”

This marks the first direct communication between the two leaders since the May 7–10 conflict, which saw the heaviest fighting between India and Pakistan in decades.

Trump previously claimed that the U.S. had intervened and convinced both nations to stand down, urging them to focus on “trade instead of war.”

The White House has not yet responded to India’s statement.

Tensions exploded after an April 22 terror attack in Indian Kashmir killed 26 civilians, most of them tourists. India blamed Pakistan-based militants — a charge Islamabad denies.

In response, Indian warplanes struck targets across the border, reportedly hitting “terror infrastructure.”

Pakistan retaliated with drone, artillery, and missile fire, triggering a four-day exchange.

According to Misri, the decision to cease hostilities came when Pakistan’s military returned an Indian call on May 7.

India’s position, Misri stressed, remains unchanged:

“India has not accepted third-party mediation in the past and will never do so.”

Trump had hoped to meet Modi in person at the G7, but left early due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

During their call, he reportedly asked if he could stop by India post-Canada — but Modi declined, citing a packed schedule.

Still, he extended a formal invitation to Trump to visit India later this year for the Quad Leaders’ Summit, which Trump accepted.

Trump also expressed support for India’s counterterrorism campaign, known as Operation Sindoor, which Modi confirmed is still active.

The Modi-Trump exchange underscores the fragile diplomacy surrounding South Asia’s nuclear-armed neighbors — and Delhi’s firm stance on sovereign military autonomy.

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