The Double Game of the US: Fueling Terror and Playing Peacemaker in the India-Pakistan Conflict

India’s Righteous Fury: Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam Retribution

On April 22, 2025, the serene valley of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by a barbaric terrorist attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, mostly tourists. The perpetrators, linked to Pakistan-based groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen, executed civilians in cold blood, targeting Hindus in a chilling display of hatred. India, a nation that has endured decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, responded with unprecedented resolve. On May 7, under the codename Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces launched precision strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In a mere 25 minutes, 70 terrorists were eliminated, including notorious figures like Rauf Azhar and Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, relatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar. The strikes were surgical, sparing Pakistani military installations to avoid escalation, yet sending a clear message: India’s patience has limits, and its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism is non-negotiable.

For three days, the region teetered on the brink of war. Pakistan retaliated with artillery shelling and drone attacks, violating the Line of Control (LoC) and suspending the Shimla Agreement. India, undeterred, maintained its offensive, targeting terror infrastructure with drones like the SkyStriker and missiles like the S-400 Sudarshan Chakra. The world watched as two nuclear-armed neighbors clashed, with India holding the moral and strategic upper hand, dismantling the very networks that have bled it for decades.

The US’s Crocodile Tears: A Sudden Ceasefire and Trump’s Tweet

Then, on May 10, 2025, at 5 PM IST, a peculiar twist unfolded. US President Donald Trump, who had been conspicuously silent, posted on Truth Social, announcing a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan after a “long night of talks mediated by the United States.” The announcement caught India off-guard, as New Delhi’s leadership, including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, had not yet made any public statement. Hours later, India and Pakistan confirmed the ceasefire, with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar echoing the sentiment, claiming it was a “full-fledged” agreement involving three dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Why did Trump rush to claim credit? Why was the US, which initially dismissed the conflict as “none of our business” through Vice President J.D. Vance, suddenly positioning itself as the grand peacemaker? The answer lies in America’s long-standing double game: funding terrorism while posing as a global arbiter of peace. India’s decisive strikes had cornered Pakistan, exposing its terror ecosystem and weakening its military posturing. By stepping in, the US not only protected its strategic ally, Pakistan, but also ensured that India’s momentum was halted, preserving the status quo that serves American interests.

America: The World’s Foremost Terror State

At a recent global conference, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist, declared, “In the previous century, the most violent country was Britain. Since 1950, it has been the United States.” The moderator’s abrupt interruption only underscored the truth: the US cannot tolerate scrutiny of its bloody footprint. Sachs’ statement is not hyperbole but a fact-backed indictment of a nation that has orchestrated coups, invasions, and proxy wars while arming terrorists to advance its geopolitical agenda.

Examples of US-Funded Terrorism and Violence

1. Operation Timber Sycamore (Syria, 2012–2017): The CIA’s covert program funneled billions in weapons and training to “moderate rebels” in Syria, many of whom were affiliated with al-Qaeda and ISIS. These arms ended up fueling the Syrian Civil War, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing millions. Declassified documents reveal the US knowingly supported jihadist groups to topple Bashar al-Assad, prioritizing regime change over human lives.
2. Mujahideen in Afghanistan (1979–1989): Under Operation Cyclone, the CIA armed and trained Afghan mujahideen, including Osama bin Laden, to fight the Soviet Union. The $3 billion program birthed al-Qaeda and the Taliban, whose terror later turned against the US on 9/11. Yet, the US continued to arm Pakistan, a known Taliban sponsor, with $33 billion in aid since 2002, much of which was diverted to anti-India terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.
3. Contras in Nicaragua (1980s): The Reagan administration funded the Contras, a right-wing militia, to overthrow Nicaragua’s Sandinista government. The Contras’ campaign of assassinations, kidnappings, and massacres was bankrolled through illegal arms sales to Iran (Iran-Contra scandal), exposing the US’s willingness to sponsor terror for political gain.
4. Pakistan’s ISI and Terror Networks: The US has provided Pakistan with over $80 billion in military and economic aid since 1948, despite its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) openly supporting groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. The 2008 Mumbai attacks, orchestrated by Lashkar, killed 166 people, yet the US continued to supply Pakistan with F-16 jets and $310 million in parts as recently as May 2025, even as India struck terror camps.
5. Yemen’s Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP): While the US conducted drone strikes against AQAP, it simultaneously armed Saudi Arabia, whose weapons often ended up with al-Qaeda affiliates during the Yemen Civil War. A 2018 CNN report revealed US-made weapons in AQAP’s hands, highlighting America’s role in perpetuating terror through its allies.
6. Libya’s Collapse (2011): The US-led NATO intervention toppled Muammar Gaddafi, leaving Libya a failed state overrun by warlords and ISIS. Weapons from Gaddafi’s arsenals, unsecured due to US negligence, flooded black markets, arming Boko Haram and al-Shabaab in Africa.

These are not isolated incidents but a pattern. The US has consistently armed dictators, rebels, and terrorists when it suits its interests, only to decry the resulting chaos. In the India-Pakistan context, America’s $2.3 billion IMF loan to Pakistan in May 2025, opposed by India for its potential misuse in terror funding, reeks of complicity. Posts on X speculate that Trump’s ceasefire announcement coincided suspiciously with this loan, suggesting the US leveraged financial aid to protect Pakistan’s terror ecosystem.

Trump’s Ceasefire Stunt: A Ploy to Undermine India

India’s Operation Sindoor was a masterclass in restrained aggression, targeting only terror infrastructure while avoiding civilian casualties. Pakistan, on the other hand, resorted to indiscriminate shelling, killing civilians and damaging homes in Uri and Poonch. India’s ultimatum—any future terror attack would be treated as an “act of war”—had Pakistan on the ropes. Yet, Trump’s premature announcement stole India’s thunder, framing the US as the savior while downplaying New Delhi’s strategic victory.

Indian officials, including Jaishankar, emphasized that the ceasefire was a bilateral agreement, with the Directors General of Military Operations set to finalize details on May 12. Misri’s press conference avoided mentioning US mediation, signaling India’s reluctance to cede credit. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar eagerly embraced Trump’s narrative, revealing Islamabad’s desperation to escape India’s onslaught. The US, by inserting itself, ensured Pakistan’s terror networks survived to fight another day, while India was pressured to stand down.

X posts reflect Indian frustration. Users like @fptarun and @abhishekIIM accuse the US of funding Pakistan’s terrorism through IMF loans and arms sales, only to pose as a peacemaker. Others, like @ExtraaaCover, suggest Trump delayed intervention until Pakistan was economically weakened, securing US leverage via the IMF. These sentiments underscore a broader distrust of America’s intentions, especially under Trump, whose erratic foreign policy oscillates between isolationism and opportunism.

The Tariff War: America’s Economic Aggression

Trump’s recent tariff hikes, announced in 2025, are not mere trade policies but a form of economic warfare against nations like India, China, and the EU. By imposing blanket tariffs—10–20% on imports and up to 60% on Chinese goods—Trump aims to cripple global supply chains, forcing countries to bend to US demands. For India, already grappling with US pressure on issues like digital taxes and pharmaceutical patents, these tariffs threaten exports worth $80 billion annually. The move is less about “America First” and more about global dominance, with Trump weaponizing the dollar’s reserve status to bully allies and adversaries alike.

This economic aggression mirrors the US’s military playbook: destabilize, then dictate terms. Just as the US funds terror groups to create chaos, it uses tariffs to weaken economies, ensuring dependence on American markets and arms. India, a rising power, is caught in this crossfire, forced to navigate a US that praises its anti-terror stance while arming its enemies.

The World Must Wake Up

Prof. Sachs’ censored statement is a clarion call: the US is the world’s foremost purveyor of violence, and its hypocrisy must be exposed. From Afghanistan to Syria, Nicaragua to Pakistan, America’s fingerprints are on every major terror network of the past century. Its $850 billion defense budget dwarfs India’s $80 billion, yet it lectures New Delhi on restraint while selling F-16s to Islamabad. The ceasefire in Kashmir, while a tactical pause, changes nothing. Pakistan’s terror factories, propped up by US aid, will churn again, and India will pay the price.

The world must reject this duplicity. India’s Operation Sindoor was a bold step toward justice, and New Delhi must not waver. The US, under Trump or any leader, will always prioritize its interests—whether through IMF loans, arms sales, or staged ceasefires. As Malala Yousafzai and Sharad Pawar noted, peace is desirable, but not at the cost of appeasing terrorism. India’s resolve, backed by its people and veterans, must remain unshaken.

Conclusion: India Stands Tall, America’s Mask Slips

The India-Pakistan conflict of May 2025 revealed two truths: India’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and America’s shameless opportunism. Operation Sindoor was a triumph of precision and principle, striking fear into the hearts of terrorists and their sponsors. Yet, Trump’s ceasefire tweet, timed to maximize US clout, reminds us that America plays both arsonist and firefighter. The world must heed Sachs’ warning and recognize the US for what it is: a terror state cloaked in the rhetoric of peace. India, with its moral clarity and military might, must forge its own path, undeterred by the double games of superpowers.

Author’s Note ( Nishani ): This isn’t an anti-American people rant. This is a wake-up call against US policy hypocrisy, global manipulation, and colonial-style interference that continues under new names and new faces.

Stay vigilant. Stay independent. Stay sovereign.

📝 Written for every Indian who refuses to be a pawn.

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