Trump tells Congress Iran conflict has ended, avoiding deadline
The White House informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have ended, despite US forces remaining in the region and tensions persisting. President Trump stated that the threat posed by Iran remains significant, and he is not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal to end the conflict.
The White House informed Congress on Friday that hostilities with Iran have come to an end. President Trump wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley that hostilities, which began on February 28, 2026, have terminated. The administration faces a statutory deadline under the War Powers Resolution requiring congressional authorization for continued military action. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the current ceasefire affects the legal timeline, pausing the 60-day clock. Trump stated that the threat posed by Iran remains significant and expressed doubts about reaching a deal, saying he is not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal. Iran has signalled flexibility in its proposal, suggesting discussions on conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz could proceed in parallel with US commitments to halt military actions.
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