US President Donald Trump has criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee after it awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay, arguing that he deserved the honour for what he described as his role in resolving multiple international conflicts.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump questioned Pillay's selection and claimed that he, rather than the eventual recipient, should have been recognised for advancing global peace. He said he had helped settle eight conflicts and suggested that his diplomatic record merited several Nobel Peace Prizes.

Trump stated that he knew little about Pillay and alleged that she was hostile towards Israel. He further argued that his own interventions had produced significant results in a number of conflict zones.

Among the disputes he cited were those involving Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Israel and Hamas.

According to Trump, letters supporting his candidature had been sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee by leaders from countries where he claimed to have facilitated peace. He also asserted that he was working towards resolving additional disputes, including those involving Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump maintained that his peace record was unmatched and highlighted efforts related to the return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. He also claimed to have prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to have helped reduce tensions involving North Korea, South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan.

Referring to the conflicts he said he had resolved, Trump declared that he should have received eight Nobel Peace Prizes rather than one. He additionally criticised the United Nations, stating that it played no meaningful role in the diplomatic achievements he attributed to himself.

The US President argued that the United States, represented by his leadership, deserved Nobel recognition and described the committee's decision as a lasting blemish on Norway. He further alleged that the Nobel Peace Prize had been undermined by what he characterised as ideological bias.

Trump's remarks followed renewed support from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reiterated Pakistan's nomination of the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize and expressed hope that Trump's peace initiatives would receive international recognition.

The controversy coincided with a US announcement of additional sanctions against the International Criminal Court, with Washington citing concerns about American sovereignty and the conduct of the international judicial body.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Pillay was honoured for demonstrating exceptional courage and integrity in promoting a stronger international legal order. It credited her with helping advance accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Pillay previously served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and has held judicial positions in South Africa's High Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. She also led the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and is currently serving as a judge at the International Court of Justice in the Myanmar genocide case.

India has consistently disputed Trump's assertions regarding the India-Pakistan ceasefire and has continued to reject any suggestion of external mediation. New Delhi maintains that the understanding to halt military action emerged only after Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart seeking a cessation of hostilities.

India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May last year as a targeted operation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The action followed the 22 April terrorist attack in Pahalgam and was aimed at dismantling facilities used to plan and support cross-border terrorism.

After Indian strikes damaged key terrorist launchpads, the operation was paused on 10 May following a formal request from the Pakistani side to halt military action.

ANI