Trump's Diplomatic Diplomacy: Averting a Nuclear Conflict Between India and Pakistan

In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump acknowledged the diplomatic efforts of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, in preventing a nuclear conflict between the two nations. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump praised their decision to cease hostilities.

This marks the first instance in weeks where Trump refrained from asserting personal credit for peace efforts, instead attributing the nuclear de-escalation to the 'very smart' leaders of both countries. The comments followed his meeting with Asim Munir, whom he hosted at the White House.

Amidst geopolitical tensions, Trump's meeting with Munir and a phone call with Modi highlight diplomatic engagements between the US and South Asian powers. While discussions with Modi did not touch on trade or mediation, Trump emphasized ongoing collaborative efforts against terrorism.

(With inputs from agencies.)