Trump Dials Modi: Strong Condemnation of Pahalgam Attack, Talks on Operation Sindoor & Ceasefire

Trump Offers Condolences

President Trump expressed his “deep condolences” over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Modi reaffirmed India’s view of terrorism as a full-scale war, not merely proxy conflicts

🇮🇳 Operation Sindoor & Ceasefire

Modi provided a detailed update on Operation Sindoor – India’s calibrated strike on terror camps in Pakistan following Pahalgam. He emphasized:

• Targets were precise and non-escalatory, directed at hideouts in Pakistan and PoK
• Terrorism is now deemed “actual war,” a stance echoed in international discussions

They also discussed the ceasefire reached on May 10, 2025, via military hotlines between India and Pakistan. Modi firmly stated that this was a bilateral agreement, with no US mediation or trade deal influence

No Third‑Party Mediation, No Trade Deal Talks

Modi stressed that India never accepted external mediation and reaffirmed that no U.S.–India trade negotiations were discussed within this context

Broader Significance

• Trump showed continued support for India’s counter‑terrorism efforts
• Modi invited him to visit for the next Quad meeting, which Trump accepted; Modi couldn’t reciprocate due to prior commitments