U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that his intervention helped prevent what he described as a “severe nuclear war” between India and Pakistan, following a tense period of military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

“We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it was to be a severe nuclear war in which millions are killed. So I am very proud of that,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

The statement comes in the wake of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan after several days of cross-border clashes and escalating rhetoric.

Trump Praises Ceasefire, Promises Trade Boost

President Trump commended the leadership in both New Delhi and Islamabad, praising the ceasefire agreement and signaling future economic cooperation.

“Although this matter is not discussed, I will significantly increase trade with these two great countries,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, his social media platform.

“In addition, I will work with you to see if a solution can be reached on Kashmir.”

Ceasefire Brings Relief on the Ground

In the Indian border city of Amritsar, located near the Sikh holy site Golden Temple, life began returning to normal on Monday. Streets filled with residents as local businesses reopened, and the atmosphere was marked by a sense of relief after days of uncertainty.

Background: Escalation in Kashmir

The latest round of fighting between India and Pakistan erupted on Wednesday, just two weeks after 26 Hindu tourists were killed in a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Both countries claim sovereignty over the disputed Kashmir region, which remains a longstanding flashpoint in South Asia. India has long accused Pakistan of supporting armed militant groups operating in Kashmir and elsewhere in India.

Trump Signals Role in Future Talks

Trump’s remarks suggest a renewed willingness to engage diplomatically in the South Asian crisis, including the decades-old Kashmir dispute. While past U.S. administrations have generally deferred to bilateral talks between India and Pakistan, Trump’s direct statements on mediation mark a rare and bold intervention.

It remains to be seen whether his administration’s claims of de-escalation will translate into long-term stability in the region or broader diplomatic engagement.