Donald Trump has recently, and repeatedly, reasserted his claims of having averted a major conflict between India and Pakistan, concurrently criticising former President Barack Obama for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize without substantial achievements. On January 9, 2026, during a White House meeting, Trump stated that no one in history is more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than him, citing his role in settling 'eight wars' in eight months of his second term. He specifically referenced the India-Pakistan situation, alleging that the two nuclear-armed nations were "ready to go at it big" and that he brought about a "full and immediate" ceasefire on May 10, following India's 'Operation Sindoor' which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan in May 2025. Trump further claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had credited him with saving millions of lives by halting the conflict. He also reiterated his long-standing criticism of Barack Obama's 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, stating Obama 'didn't do anything' to earn it and received it almost immediately after assuming office. However, India has consistently and firmly rejected any claims of third-party mediation in its conflict with Pakistan, maintaining that any understanding or ceasefire was reached directly between New Delhi and Islamabad. Reports indicate that Pakistan's Foreign Minister also admitted New Delhi never agreed to external mediation. Trump has, in the past, claimed that trade pressure was his tool for mediation. The recurring nature of these statements from Trump, despite India's consistent denials, highlights a significant divergence in narratives regarding the resolution of India-Pakistan tensions.