Trump now says 10 aircraft shot down during Pak-India conflict

US President Donald Trump has claimed that as many as 10 aircraft were shot down during the May 2025 conflict between Pakistan and India, saying the escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours was intense and could have turned into a wider war.

Trump made the remarks in a recent interview aired on Fox Business, where he repeated that he used the threat of tariffs to push both sides toward a ceasefire and prevent further bloodshed. He also suggested the confrontation might have escalated to “nuclear” levels without diplomatic and economic pressure.

Analysts noted that while Trump’s claims have varied over time and details like which side lost aircraft remain unclear, his statements reflect ongoing geopolitical debates about the conflict and international roles in its resolution.

Officials and commentators from Pakistan and India have offered mixed reactions, with India dismissing external mediation claims and both sides reluctant to confirm specific combat losses