Search

    Language Settings
    Select Website Language

    GDPR Compliance

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

    '11 Expensive Jets Shot Down': Trump Revives India-Pak ‘War Stopped’ Claim With New Twist

    1 hour ago

    Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his assertion that he mediated between India and Pakistan during a military standoff in May 2025, a claim New Delhi has consistently rejected, maintaining that it does not accept third-party mediation.

    Speaking at his Board of Peace event, Trump revived his allegation that multiple aircraft were downed during the confrontation.

    “When it came to losing a lot of money, they said, I guess we don't want to fight...11 jets were shot down. Very expensive jets...” the US President said during the event.

    India has firmly denied this claim.

    Shifting Figures On Jets

    Over recent months, Trump has claimed more than 80 times that he halted the India-Pakistan conflict. His statements regarding the number of jets allegedly shot down have varied.

    A week ago, he said 10 jets were downed during the standoff. In his earliest remarks, he cited five jets, later revising the figure to seven in August and eight in November, followed by 10 and now 11.

    Trade And Tariff Leverage Claim

    Trump also alleged that he used trade agreements and tariff threats to pressure both countries to de-escalate — an assertion not ratified by New Delhi.

    “...I called them and I said, listen, I'm not doing trade deals with you two guys if you don't settle this up... And all of a sudden, we worked out a deal. I said, if you fight, I'm going to put 200 per cent tariffs on each of your countries,” he said.

    Reference To PM Modi

    During his remarks, Trump also referred to Narendra Modi, claiming the Indian Prime Minister was following the event.

    “I spoke to Prime Minister Modi. He's excited. He's watching us right now,” the US President said.

    Click here to Read More
    Previous Article
    AFG vs CAN: Afghanistan beat Canada by 82 runs
    Next Article
    Indonesia, an unlikely staunch backer of Trump's Gaza plan? • FRANCE 24 English

    Related World Updates:

    Are you sure? You want to delete this comment..! Remove Cancel

    Comments (0)

      Leave a comment