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Trump Confuses India With Iran, Repeats Ceasefire Claim and Tariffs Stopped War

Trump Confuses India With Iran, Repeats Ceasefire Claim and Tariffs Stopped War

IN SHORTUS President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to India as Iran while claiming that his tariffs helped stop a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. Trump recounted threats of a nuclear conflict and said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised his “peace efforts.” His comments drew attention for confusing two South Asian countries amid ongoing tensions, with India and Pakistan maintaining their own verified ceasefire agreements.

TL;DR

  • Trump claimed tariffs prevented nuclear conflict involving India and Pakistan but confused India with Iran.
  • He spoke about negotiating with Iran while referring to Pakistan.
  • Trump said he warned both nations of 200% tariffs to prevent war.
  • Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s peace efforts publicly, even nominating him for the Nobel Prize.
  • Sharif called Trump a “man of peace” at the Gaza Peace Summit.
  • Trump’s remarks were made at the White House addressing trade wars.
  • India maintains the ceasefire was a result of DGMO talks.
  • The gaffe attracted media and public commentary on his cognitive state.