Donald Trump now claims he 'stopped' 7 wars. What are they?

Trump, 79, now claims he has “stopped” 7 wars as President, up from 6 earlier. Speaking from the Oval Office, he tied the boast to his Nobel Prize push.

Published on: Sep 3, 2025, 04:25:26 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he "stopped" seven wars since becoming the US President. This was a new twist in the 79-year-old's claims around stopping wars, as previously he had claimed that he stopped six wars.

US President Donald Trump, speaks during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday. (Bloomberg)

The President was speaking to reporters on Tuesday from the Oval Office as he made a major announcement of relocating the US Air Force base from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The presser was highly anticipated, as it marked Trump's first public appearance after several weeks.

Trump's claim to stop the wars has come amid his quest for the Nobel Peace Prize. So far, several nations, including Pakistan, Israel, Armenia and Azerbaijan, among others, have nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

So, which 7 wars did Donald Trump stop? Let's take a look.

Which 7 Wars Trump Stopped

1. Armenia–Azerbaijan

Trump said his efforts brought calm between Armenia and Azerbaijan, where long-standing clashes over Nagorno-Karabakh had intensified.

2. Israel–Iran

He asserted that his administration’s actions curbed tensions between Israel and Iran, both of which were engaged in hostile exchanges.

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3. Egypt–Ethiopia (Nile dispute)

According to Trump, his intervention reduced friction between Egypt and Ethiopia, which were at odds over Ethiopia’s new Nile dam project.

4. Rwanda–DR Congo

He claimed credit for easing hostility between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, nations with a troubled history of conflict.

5. India–Pakistan

Trump maintained that he had cooled down a potential nuclear flashpoint between India and Pakistan, historic rivals in South Asia.

6. Thailand–Cambodia

He also stated that tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border were settled under his watch.

7. Kosovo–Serbia

Lastly, Trump pointed to his mediation between Kosovo and Serbia, where agreements were reached to normalize economic ties.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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