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Pakistan has announced it will nominate President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in mediating a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan earlier this year.
Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, back in May, India and Pakistan engaged in their most intense military confrontation in decades. The conflict began when India launched missile and drone strikes into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and parts of Punjab in retaliation for a deadly cross-border attack carried out by militants (that India claimed were backed by Pakistan). The Indian strikes killed 31 people and injured 57, including civilians, prompting Pakistan to respond with what it called a “measured and precise” military operation aimed at restoring deterrence without escalating civilian harm. Over four days, the two nuclear-armed nations exchanged a barrage of missiles, air raids, and artillery fire, triggering international concern over the potential for full-scale war. Amid rising tensions, President Trump led an effort to de-escalate the crisis, which led to a ceasefire agreement.
What’s going on now: In an announcement on their social media platforms, the government of Pakistan confirmed that it would officially nominate President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the India-Pakistan conflict. The statement praised Trump’s role in averting what could have escalated into a conflict between two nuclear powers, describing his actions as “a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker” and an example of “pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building.” The Pakistani government said it hoped this recognition would serve as a reminder of the impact US diplomacy can have on regional stability, particularly in South Asia, and extended that hope to other global flashpoints like the Middle East.
Trump reacted to the announcement in a Truth Social post, saying, “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,” listing a string of global conflicts he claims to have resolved—including the Abraham Accords, Serbia-Kosovo, Egypt-Ethiopia, and the recent Rwanda-Congo peace deal. Despite the skepticism, he acknowledged that “the people know,” suggesting that public perception matters more to him than formal accolades.
This comes as India has pushed back against any claims that President Trump played a role in brokering the May ceasefire, arguing that the de-escalation was achieved solely through direct military communications between Indian and Pakistani forces. According to Indian media, Prime Minister Modi declined Trump’s earlier offers to mediate. Following the ceasefire announcement, the Indian government reiterated that it was a bilateral agreement, not an internationally brokered deal.
