Doha, May 15 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed to have played a role in settling the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

According to Trump, the situation was getting "more and more hostile" but somehow managed to get it "settled."

Speaking to American troops at a base in Doha, Qatar, Trump mentioned that both countries were happy with the trade discussion, suggesting that focusing on trade instead of conflict could be a way forward.

"I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled," Trump said.

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