External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday told the Lok Sabha that no phone call took place between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump between April 22 and June 17, firmly denying Trump’s earlier claims of mediating between India and Pakistan during heightened tensions. He also asserted that trade was never part of the discussions with the US during that period, countering speculation that economic considerations influenced India's response during the conflict.

Highlighting India’s position during Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar revealed that US Vice President JD Vance had reached out to Prime Minister Modi warning of a possible large-scale attack from Pakistan. Modi reportedly responded by assuring a stronger counteraction if provoked. Jaishankar said India had successfully foiled attacks from Pakistan on May 9 and 10, and that multiple countries reached out the next day, saying Pakistan was ready for a ceasefire.

India made it clear, the minister noted, that any communication regarding ceasefire would only be considered if routed through the official military channel—the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO). He reaffirmed India's firm stance on rejecting third-party mediation in any bilateral matters with Pakistan, reinforcing the nation's consistent foreign policy approach.

As the Opposition raised objections, especially over the exclusion of trade discussions in the talks with the US, Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Jaishankar. Criticising the Opposition for showing distrust in India's own foreign minister, Shah accused them of relying more on foreign narratives. “This is the reason why they are sitting there, and will remain sitting there for the next 20 years,” he remarked in a sharp political jibe.