Modi Rejects U.S. Mediation Claim in India–Pakistan Ceasefire

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly refuted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that the United States mediated the May ceasefire between India and Pakistan. During a 35‑minute phone call from the G7 summit (June 17, 2025), Modi made clear that the truce was achieved exclusively through direct military-to-military discussions initiated by Pakistan, with no third-party involvement or trade negotiations