US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed credit for brokering a “full and immediate” ceasefire between India and Pakistan, halting what he described as a potentially catastrophic nuclear conflict. Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump expressed pride in his administration's role, stating, “We stopped a nuclear conflict. Millions could have been killed.”

Trump revealed that strategic use of trade leverage played a pivotal role in easing tensions, with both nations agreeing to step back following US intervention. “People never used trade the way I used it,” he asserted, suggesting that economic influence spurred both sides toward restraint.

The ceasefire, announced on Saturday, halted escalating hostilities between the two nuclear armed neighbors. While both countries remain on high alert and cautious of violations, Trump heralded the agreement as a “historic step” towards long-term peace.

The fragile truce now holds, with global eyes watching closely to see if lasting stability follows Trump's diplomatic gamble.