Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- US President Donald Trump has once again highlighted his role in halting an intense four-day conflict between Pakistan and India, crediting his intervention with saving millions of lives. Speaking to American military commanders in Virginia, Trump said he personally contacted leaders in both countries during the clashes earlier this year, when aerial combat escalated into one of the largest dogfights in modern warfare.

The US president recalled that the situation was deteriorating quickly after Pakistan shot down several Indian aircraft, including advanced French Rafale jets, which India later admitted losing without confirming exact numbers. He explained that he warned both sides of immediate trade consequences if th...