Trump reiterates offer to mediate India, Pakistan Kashmir dispute

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his offer to mediate the longstanding Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, emphasizing his confidence in resolving the issue between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. He claimed credit for preventing a potential nuclear war by directly engaging both leaders through phone calls and leveraging trade negotiations, stating that he stopped the conflict from escalating by warning that trade relations with the US would be affected if war broke out. Trump praised the restraint shown by both countries following a recent military standoff sparked by a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which led to reciprocal airstrikes and heightened tensions, later eased by a ceasefire agreement he helped broker. He expressed his commitment to continuing peace efforts and described himself as the arbitrator who can solve the Kashmir dispute after centuries of rivalry. The US State Department, represented by spokesperson Tammy Bruce, supported Trump's diplomatic approach, noting his successful history of bringing unlikely parties to the negotiating table and expressing hope for a breakthrough on the Kashmir issue. Trump also mentioned ongoing trade negotiations with India and an upcoming Pakistani delegation's visit to Washington, highlighting the role of economic ties in fostering peace.