Freshly surfaced documents have cast serious doubt on former US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of having mediated between India and Pakistan, revealing instead that Islamabad actively sought American intervention to shield itself during India’s Operation Sindoor. The disclosures undermine Pakistan’s long-standing narrative of parity with India during crises and expose a pattern of diplomatic desperation at critical moments.

According to details emerging from the documents, Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership reached out urgently to Washington as Operation Sindoor gathered momentum, warning of severe consequences if the situation escalated further. The communications suggest that Islamabad was less interested in mediation on equal terms and more focused on securing US pressure on New Delhi to halt its military response.

This directly contradicts Trump’s public assertions that both India and Pakistan had requested his help to defuse tensions. Indian officials have consistently rejected those claims, maintaining that there was no third-party mediation and that any de-escalation decisions were taken independently by New Delhi. The newly revealed records appear to validate India’s position while exposing Pakistan’s reliance on external powers during military stress.

Security analysts note that Pakistan’s outreach to the US highlights the asymmetry exposed by Operation Sindoor, during which India demonstrated both military resolve and strategic restraint. Faced with mounting pressure and limited options, Islamabad appears to have turned to Washington as a last resort to prevent further setbacks.

The episode has also reignited criticism within Pakistan, where questions are being raised about the gap between official rhetoric and ground realities. While Pakistan’s leadership often projects defiance and strategic confidence domestically, the documents suggest a very different posture behind closed doors one marked by appeals for international intervention.

Observers argue that the revelations further weaken Pakistan’s credibility on the global stage. They also reinforce India’s long-standing stance against third-party involvement in bilateral issues, particularly on matters of security and terrorism.

As debates over Trump’s claims resurface in the US political arena, the documents serve as a reminder of how Pakistan has repeatedly sought diplomatic cover during crises while publicly denying such dependence. For critics, the episode is yet another example of Islamabad’s double speak — projecting strength at home while seeking rescue abroad when confronted with decisive Indian action. 

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