During a press briefing at the White House, Donald Trump walked back from his earlier assertions of mediating a potential war between India and Pakistan. He credited the leaders of both nations for their decision to avoid conflict.
Trump described the leaders of the nuclear-armed countries as ‘two smart people’ who chose peace over war. He stated that he met with the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, Asim Munir, and acknowledged his recent meeting with Prime Minister Modi. Trump also expressed concern regarding the rising tensions between Israel and Iran.