US-Iran war: Will 60-day War Powers Act deadline force Trump to end hostilities? What the law says on Congress nod
US President Donald Trump faces a 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution to end hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action. The White House claims the war is over due to a ceasefire, potentially avoiding congressional approval.
US President Donald Trump is facing a crucial deadline as Washington's war with Iran hit the 60-day mark. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires Congress to sign off on the war after 60 days. The law states that without congressional authorization, the president must withdraw American forces. Many lawmakers view 1 May as the 60-day mark since Trump notified Congress of hostilities on 2 March. The White House claims the war is over, citing a ceasefire between the US and Iran. A senior administration official stated that hostilities began on 28 February have terminated, and there has been no exchange of fire since the ceasefire on 7 April. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and US House Speaker Mike Johnson support this interpretation, arguing that the 60-day clock pauses during a ceasefire.
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