Iran Hostilities Have “Terminated”: Trump Tells Congress To Sidestep Their Vote
President Donald Trump told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated,” citing an April ceasefire to argue that the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline no longer requires congressional authorization. Critics dispute Trump's claim, pointing to continuing US naval blockades of Iranian oil exports as evidence that conflict conditions have not ended.
President Donald Trump informed Congress that US hostilities with Iran have terminated, referencing a ceasefire on April 7. The letter, dated May 1, arrived as the statutory clock hit its limit for US military operations that began on February 28, 2026. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a president must end the use of US armed forces after 60 days unless Congress has declared war or authorized force. Critics argue that the ceasefire does not end the conflict, as US forces remain deployed in the region and continue coercive operations tied to Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported Trump's position, while Democrats and legal critics disputed it. The White House position may set a precedent that dilutes the War Powers Resolution's 60-day limit.
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