Ceasefire Agreement
Washington, July 9, 2025: The United States has strongly denied India’s assertion that Washington played no part in facilitating the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, highlighting the pivotal role the US administration undertook to end hostilities in the volatile South Asian region.
During a routine press briefing at the US State Department in Washington, spokesperson Tammy Bruce directly contradicted the Indian government’s claims. “We stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” Bruce declared, underscoring the active involvement of US officials in brokering peace.
She went on to emphasize that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance had been deeply engaged in the de-escalation efforts, underscoring the high-level commitment of the US administration to restore calm.
Bruce’s remarks came in response to statements made by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a recent briefing to the Indian Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Misri had asserted that the decision to implement the ceasefire was reached solely by India and Pakistan, without any external mediation. He also stressed that the conflict remained confined to conventional warfare, with neither side escalating the situation to involve nuclear threats.
Rejecting these claims, Bruce said, “It is normal for everyone to have their own opinion, but the negotiations and the position that India is presenting in this regard are wrong.”
She highlighted the deliberate and effective efforts led by the Trump administration to bring about a peaceful resolution between the two neighboring countries. “President Trump has taken numerous steps for world peace, and his dealings are transparent and clear,” she added. “The world knows how active President Trump is for global stability.”
The spokesperson also referenced earlier statements from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had “repeatedly said that we played an important role in this ceasefire.” This direct acknowledgment by senior US officials serves to reinforce the American narrative of having been key facilitators in the peace process.
In addition to the South Asia ceasefire, Bruce pointed out the administration’s wider diplomatic initiatives, including ongoing efforts to secure peace in Gaza. She noted that the US was actively advocating for a future without Hamas in the governing structure as part of its broader national and global security strategy.
Similar diplomatic engagements were also underway to mediate peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, demonstrating the administration’s comprehensive approach to conflict resolution around the world.
“The administration is acting in the national interest and for global peace,” Bruce concluded, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to maintaining stability and preventing further conflicts globally.
