PM Modi to President Trump: No Mediation in Operation Sindoor, Terror Acts Will Be Treated as War

In a powerful diplomatic exchange, PM Modi asserts India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, dismisses third-party involvement, and reinforces New Delhi’s strategic independence
18 June 2025, New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 35-minute telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening, during which he firmly clarified India’s stance on Operation Sindoor and reiterated New Delhi’s long-held policy of rejecting third-party mediation in bilateral matters with Pakistan.
Addressing a press briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the conversation focused primarily on national security concerns, with PM Modi providing President Trump a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Notably, PM Modi categorically stated that no trade-related matters were discussed during the call.
India Reaffirms Strategic Sovereignty
In light of recent media speculation surrounding American involvement in de-escalating tensions in the region, Prime Minister Modi made it explicitly clear to President Trump that India has never accepted, and will never accept, third-party mediation—a principle rooted in India’s diplomatic doctrine. PM Modi emphasized that all decisions related to Operation Sindoor were taken independently by India, and any discussions with Pakistan occurred through direct military channels, not via any external mediator.
Marking a significant development in India’s counter-terrorism posture, the Prime Minister informed the US President that India now considers acts of terrorism not as proxy warfare but as direct acts of war. This signals a potential recalibration of India’s security doctrine, with implications for how future threats may be addressed.
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This statement follows the conclusion of Operation Sindoor, India’s rapid air and missile response launched on May 7, following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. The operation was paused after Pakistan conveyed its intent to de-escalate—but not as a result of US diplomatic pressure, the Prime Minister clarified.
Diplomatic Courtesy, Yet No Immediate Meeting
President Trump extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to meet during his ongoing visit to the United States. However, due to prior commitments, PM Modi expressed his inability to travel at this time. Both leaders, however, expressed interest in meeting at a mutually convenient date in the near future.
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