Trump Claims Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down During Pakistan–India Conflict

US President Donald Trump has claimed that seven aircraft were shot down during the brief but intense Pakistan–India conflict in May, which he says ended following his direct intervention. Speaking at a dinner event in Tokyo, Trump told business leaders that his trade policies and diplomatic pressure helped avert a wider war between the two countries. “If you look at India and Pakistan, they were going at it,” Trump said. “Seven brand-new, beautiful planes were shot down. I told both Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — we’re not doing trade if you’re fighting — and within 24 hours, it was over.” The May conflict, triggered by an attack on Hindu tourists in occupied Kashmir, quickly escalated into cross-border air strikes and drone attacks. Pakistan claimed to have shot down six Indian fighter jets, while India admitted “some losses” but rejected Pakistan’s figures. Trump said the US remains committed to preventing future conflicts, adding that trade diplomacy played a key role in defusing the crisis.