In a change of stance, former US President Donald Trump has stepped back from taking credit for de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. At a White House media interaction, Trump said that the leaders of the two countries, both nuclear powers, were ‘smart’ in avoiding war.
Trump mentioned meeting with Pakistan’s COAS, Asim Munir, and also acknowledged a recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi. Trump’s comments also touched on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting a broader concern about the international situation.