PM Modi Doesn't Mince Words, Says ‘India Never Accepted Mediation, It Was Pak’s Request' Donald Trump Had No Role In Op Sindoor Ceasefire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed back against Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he helped broker peace between India and Pakistan. In a phone call initiated by Trump, Modi made it clear that India’s decision to halt military action in May was entirely independent and had nothing to do with US mediation.

The 35-minute call came after Trump claimed credit for stopping the four-day cross-border clashes during Operation Sindoor. Their meeting at the G7 Summit in Canada was cancelled due to Trump’s early departure, which led to a detailed phone conversation.

PM Modi To Trump: Ceasefire Was Pak’s Request

During the call, Modi firmly told Trump, “India has never accepted mediation, does not and will never do so.” He explained that the strikes from May 7 to 10 were a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. India launched Operation Sindoor to hit terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Modi stressed that there was no discussion of an India-US trade deal or any mediation at any point. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the same, stating that India’s response was “measured, precise, and non-escalatory.”

On May 9, US Vice President JD Vance called Modi, warning of a possible Pakistani attack. Modi replied strongly that any aggression from Pakistan would be met with a bigger response. India’s counterstrikes reportedly caused heavy damage to Pakistani military bases, leading Pakistan to ask India to halt military action. Modi emphasised that this request came from Pakistan directly, not through any foreign influence.

विदेश सचिव के बयान के मुताबिक़ प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप को स्पष्ट कर दिया कि भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच समझौता द्विपक्षीय बातचीत पर ही हुआ है, भारत ने न कभी मध्यस्थता स्वीकार की है और न कभी करेगा 👇

“प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप को स्पष्ट रूप से कहा कि इस… https://t.co/Mv4fwPraYo

— Umashankar Singh उमाशंकर सिंह (@umashankarsingh) June 18, 2025

Operation Sindoor Still Active, Says PM

PM Modi also told Trump that India doesn’t see the halt as a ceasefire. The Operation Sindoor is ongoing, and India will continue its fight against terrorism without compromise. Misri said on behalf of Modi, “India now sees terrorism as a war and not a proxy war.”

The call also covered international issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Iran tensions. Both leaders agreed that direct dialogue is key to global peace. Modi invited Trump to visit India for the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit, and Trump accepted the invitation.