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Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' amid 60-day deadline
Updated May 1, 2026, 5:40 p.m. ETWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, facing the end of a 60-day deadline for Congress to declare war, told lawmakers in a May 1 letter that U.S. military hostilities in Iran "have terminated," even though U.S. forces remain in the region."On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended," he wrote in the letter, which was obtained by USA TODAY."There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026," Trump wrote. "The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated."Amid the 60-day mark, the missive didn't really mark an official end to the conflict, especially with troops still stationed in the Middle East. It was more so part of the White House's efforts to assuage the concerns of Capitol Hill lawmakers, many of whom believe the president's ongoing actions now need congressional approval under the War Powers Act.Slight cracks in Republicans ranks were starting to show April 30, as the Senate considered advancing a resolution to halt American involvement in the war. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, defected from her party and voted with Democrats.Before the vote, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth tried
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
5 minutes agoSareen HabeshianTrump claims congressional approval for war 'has never been sought before'President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have "terminated" during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war.By law, a US president must receive Congress' approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities.But in a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said he does not have to comply with that war powers act as the ceasefire agreed with Iran last month had paused the clock on any such obligation.The US and Iran have not yet reached a longer-term peace deal via talks, though Iranian media reported a new proposal from Tehran sent via Pakistan on Friday.On the 60th day since he formally notified Congress of strikes against Iran, Trump wrote to congressional leaders on Friday: "There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. "The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have terminated." According to Iranian state news agency IRNA, a proposal from Tehran for negotiations with the US was sent to Pakistan intermediaries. The news
Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' as war powers deadline hits
President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump told Congress on Friday that hostilities in Iran "have terminated" since he imposed a two-week ceasefire on April 7 that has been extended.Trump's claim came on what would have been a deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 for him to ask Congress to officially declare war against Iran or authorize the use of military force against that country.Friday marks 60 days since the war began, in late February. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president must seek authorization from Congress for military force within 60 days of the start of hostilities.Congress has not authorized U.S. military action against Iran. Trump's letters to congressional leaders Friday are a volley aimed at discouraging lawmakers in Congress from restricting military action against Iran.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in a post to X on Friday called the president's claim "bulls---.""This is an illegal war and every day Republicans remain complicit and allow it to continue is another day lives are endangered, chaos erupts, and prices increase, all while Americans foot the bill,"
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval. The statement furthers an argument laid out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony in the Senate earlier Thursday, when he said the ceasefire effectively paused the war. Under that rationale, the administration has not yet met the requirement mandated by a 1973 law to seek formal approval from Congress for military action that extends beyond 60 days. A senior administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the administration’s position, said for purposes of that law, “the hostilities that began on Saturday, Feb. 28 have terminated.” The official said the U.S. military and Iran have not exchanged fire since the two-week ceasefire that began April 7. While the ceasefire has since been extended, Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. Navy is maintaining a blockade to prevent Iran’s oil tankers from getting out to sea. Under the War Powers Resolution, the law that sought to constrain a president’s military powers, President Trump had until
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