Speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona, President Donald Trump expanded his narrative as a global mediator, asserting that his administration has now “stopped 10 wars.” During his address on April 17, 2026, Trump added Iran and Lebanon to his growing list of diplomatic victories, claiming his intervention has saved “many, many millions of lives.”
The “India-Pakistan” Claim
Trump revisited one of his most frequent and controversial claims: that he personally averted a nuclear catastrophe between India and Pakistan.
“I settled a war that would have killed 30 to 50 million people, India-Pakistan,” Trump told the crowd.
While he has often cited his role in mediating between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, he did not provide specific details on the timeline or the mechanics of this alleged “settlement.”
The “10 Wars” List
Previously, Trump had claimed credit for ending eight specific conflicts. With the inclusion of Iran and Lebanon, his list now encompasses:
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India-Pakistan
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Kosovo-Serbia
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Israel-Iran
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Egypt-Ethiopia
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Armenia-Azerbaijan
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Congo-Rwanda
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Iran (Nuclear/Strait of Hormuz dispute)
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Israel-Lebanon (Hezbollah ceasefire)
The Hormuz Row and Nuclear “Excavation”
Trump hailed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “brilliant day for the world,” but maintained a hard line. He stated that the U.S. Navy would remain in “full force” until a transaction with Iran is 100% complete.
In a characteristic rhetorical flourish, Trump described a plan to remove nuclear materials from Iran:
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The Plan: Entering Iran with “the biggest excavators you can imagine.”
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The Goal: Taking “all the nuclear dust” back to the USA to ensure Iran never possesses a nuclear weapon.
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The Timeline: Trump suggested the deal is nearly finished, as most points have been negotiated.
Regional Allies and “The Bully”
The President extended gratitude to Pakistan’s leadership, calling the Prime Minister and Field Marshal “two fantastic people” for their role in the Iran negotiations. He also praised Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait for standing up to Iran, which he labeled the “bully of the Middle East.”
Honoring Charlie Kirk
The event took a somber turn as Trump paid tribute to his ally and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September 2025. Trump asserted that while the shooter intended to silence the movement, Kirk’s voice is now “roaring louder than before.”
Note on the Nobel Prize: Trump reiterated his long-standing belief that his diplomatic efforts have earned him a Nobel Peace Prize, stating, “I deserved it” for settling conflicts others deemed “impossible.”
