Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US President Donald Trump that any act of terrorism against India will be considered a direct act of war against the country. Modi conveyed this firm stance during a 35-minute phone call between the two leaders, which took place at Trump’s request.
This marked the first direct conversation between Modi and Trump following the Operation Sindoor that struck terror and military infrastructure of Pakistan. During the call, Modi reiterated that India does not see the need for any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. He also briefed Trump on the progress and objectives of Operation Sindoor, India’s ongoing counter-terrorism initiative.
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The conversation also touched upon the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Modi and Trump were scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Canada, but Trump had to return to the United States on June 17, a day earlier than planned, due to the unfolding war between Israel and Iran.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri stated that Prime Minister Modi clearly articulated India’s position on terrorism during the call. The two leaders discussed the rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Mishri emphasized that Operation Sindoor remains active and that Modi has made it clear that India has not accepted any form of mediation.
Mishri clarified that there had been no discussion with the United States regarding a stoppage of military action. He stated that India declared the stoppage of military action solely at the request of Pakistan. Mishri reiterated India’s long-standing position, emphasising that the country has never accepted third-party mediation on the India-Pakistan issue and will not do so in the future.
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Modi made it unequivocal that India no longer views terrorist incidents as a form of shadow war but as acts of direct war. He also responded strongly to Trump’s earlier claim of having intervened to end the India-Pakistan conflict. According to Foreign Secretary Mishri, Modi gave a befitting reply to Trump and to Pakistan, reiterating that no mediation was accepted and that Operation Sindoor has not been halted.
Mishri confirmed that there were no trade deals discussed during the conversation. However, President Trump had invited Prime Minister Modi to visit the United States during his return from the G-7 summit in Canada. However, Modi declined the invitation, citing prior commitments in his schedule. Instead, the Prime Minister extended an invitation to President Trump to visit India for the upcoming Quad Summit, expected to take place later this year.
The phone call reaffirmed India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism and its rejection of third-party mediation, while also highlighting growing strategic dialogue between New Delhi and Washington. With Modi inviting Trump to India, the conversation set the stage for continued engagement despite global uncertainties.
