Washington, D.C.: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his involvement in brokering ceasefires between Israel and Iran and India and Pakistan. The nomination was submitted by Representative Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) on June 24, citing Trump’s “historic and bold leadership” in averting two major conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia.
Trump Credited with Ending ’12 Day War’ Between Israel and Iran
The first ceasefire credited to Trump came after an intense 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, which erupted on June 13 following Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes, prompting U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. The ceasefire, brokered with American intervention, took effect on June 23.
In his letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Rep. Carter praised Trump’s actions, stating that his diplomacy “stopped the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism from acquiring the most lethal weapon in the world.” The move has been backed by several conservative voices in the U.S., pointing to Trump’s earlier foreign policy record in the Middle East, including the Abraham Accords.
Pakistan Initially Endorses Trump for India-Pakistan Truce
Trump’s nomination also received international backing, with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar writing to the Nobel Committee to endorse Trump’s role in de-escalating tensions with India. A brief four-day conflict broke out between India and Pakistan on April 22, following the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 civilian lives.
While the U.S. facilitated backchannel negotiations, India has strongly maintained that the ceasefire on May 3 was the result of direct military-to-military talks between the two nations, without any third-party mediation. Nevertheless, Pakistan initially hailed Trump’s diplomatic intervention as “stellar statesmanship” before withdrawing the endorsement on June 22, citing U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets.
Two Nominations for Trump Raise Global Debate
This marks Trump’s second official nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with an earlier submission from Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), who praised the global impact of Trump’s 2024 election victory. The Nobel Peace Prize nomination process remains confidential until candidates are revealed, with 338 nominees listed for the 2025 cycle. The five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, will review nominations over the course of eight months before announcing the laureate in October 2025
Legacy of Peace or Premature Praise?
While the nominations highlight Trump’s aggressive and high-profile foreign policy, they have sparked debate over the durability and authenticity of his peacebuilding legacy. The Israel-Iran ceasefire was allegedly violated by Iran on June 24, raising doubts about its permanence. Likewise, India’s rejection of U.S. mediation claims casts a shadow over Trump’s role in the South Asia truce.
With the Nobel Committee currently reviewing the nominations, Trump’s bid for the world’s most prestigious peace award remains uncertain. Whether his interventions will be remembered as acts of global diplomacy or political showmanship will depend largely on how long the ceasefires hold—and how much credit the world is willing to give.