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PIB Fact Check: Trump Did Not Confirm Pakistan Downed Seven Indian Jets

Social media recently circulated claims that US President Donald Trump confirmed Pakistan downed seven Indian jets in the May 2025 clashes.

These reports are false. Trump’s statement referred only to unspecified total losses in the brief conflict and did not attribute the losses to either side.

Following a terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed 26 lives, the May 2025 conflict escalated as India and Pakistan carried out retaliatory actions.

India and Pakistan carried out missile strikes, drone operations, and limited air battles over four days before the United States mediated a ceasefire.

Independent assessments, including analyses from aviation experts, estimate the combined aircraft losses during the conflict.

Furthermore, experts suggest a total range from five to seven.

Both India and Pakistan disputed enemy claims of downed jets.

Official records confirm that neither side reported losing the exact numbers circulating on social media.

Trump has repeatedly linked the de-escalation to US tariff threats on Pakistan.

Diplomatic records and reports from organisations like the Stimson Centre show the United States used traditional shuttle diplomacy.

This approach helped achieve the ceasefire.

The records indicate that economic pressure did not play a role.

US diplomats engaged both sides directly, facilitating communication and reducing tensions.

Experts stress the importance of verifying social media claims.

Political statements can be easily misrepresented, and in tense security situations, misinformation spreads fast.

Trump’s comments, according to fact-checks, were vague and did not identify which nation lost planes.

This clarification is important because misinformation can fuel tensions between India and Pakistan.

The two nuclear-armed neighbours have a long history of military confrontations.

Analysts emphasise relying on verified reports from defence ministries, credible news agencies, and independent think tanks to understand such incidents accurately.

In conclusion, claims that Trump confirmed Pakistan downed seven Indian jets are false.

The May 2025 conflict resulted in a small number of aircraft losses, with both countries disputing enemy claims.

The US facilitated the ceasefire through diplomacy rather than economic threats.

Also Read: PIB Fact Check: The Centre Is Not Giving Free Laptops Under ‘2025 Scheme’

Pragati Upadhyay

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