WASHINGTON: The White House has welcomed Pakistan’s decision to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026, describing the move as a reflection of his global diplomatic achievements, including his role in averting a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.
In a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the nomination. She highlighted Pakistan’s acknowledgement of Trump’s decisive role in averting the nuclear war between the South Asian neighbours.
“This nomination reflects Pakistan’s recognition of President Trump’s decisive diplomatic intervention to prevent a nuclear war between India and Pakistan,” Leavitt said, recounting Trump’s recent diplomatic wins across the world.
Last month, Pakistan announced its intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising him as “a genuine peacemaker” for his role in preventing a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan.
Over the past few weeks, President Trump has delivered more wins for the American people than most Presidents do in four years.
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According to Pakistani media reports, Pakistan has sent a letter of recommendation, signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, to the Nobel Committee in Norway.
According to Pakistan’s government, the move recognises President Trump’s efforts in bringing about a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbours and for highlighting the Kashmir dispute on the international stage.
Trump has also been nominated for the 2026 peace prize by a Republican member of the US Congress, who credited him for his role in de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
It’s not the first time Trump has linked his diplomatic actions to the Nobel Prize. The US president had previously expressed his frustration at being overlooked for the prestigious award, particularly in relation to his role in mediating conflicts between India and Pakistan, as well as Serbia and Kosovo.
But, in typical Trump fashion, he added, “They won’t give it to me — the Nobel is only for liberals.”
In May, India attacked several Pakistani cities without any provocation, which Islamabad described as a “grave violation” of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos — a “measured, resolute, and precise military” countermeasure.
The operation, Pakistan stressed, was executed to re-establish deterrence and defend its territorial integrity while “consciously avoiding civilian harm.”
Pakistan targeted several Indian military targets across multiple areas in response to New Delhi’s multiple unprovoked missile strikes on its soil.
Pakistan downed six Indian Air Force fighter jets, including three Rafale, and dozens of drones.
After at least 87 hours, the war between the two nuclear-armed nations ended on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
According to ISPR, a total of 53 individuals, including 13 personnel of the armed forces and 40 civilians, were martyred in Indian strikes during the recent military confrontation.
