Trump has previously made similar claims, stating that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif had credited him with saving millions of lives by helping end the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Iran's Foreign Minister rejected Trump's claims regarding Tehran seeking a ceasefire and stressed that "the war will continue until the aggressor is punished and full compensation is paid to Iran."
Trump, in a year-end address to the nation, touted his success in dealing with migrants coming into the US from around the world, taking up American jobs and driving up housing costs.
Trump said New Delhi will "continue to pay massive tariffs" if they do not cease buying oil from Russia, adding that "they (India) don't want to do that."
