US EditionHegseth argues Iran ceasefire ‘pauses’ deadline for Congress’s approval
Pete Hegseth said the U.S.-Iran cease-fire pauses the 60-day War Powers clock, as senators prepare another vote to curb military operations.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegsett said today that he does not think the federal administration needs to seek congressional approval to go to war against Iran yet, because it does not last two months, given that the ceasefire is in effect.
Depending on the counting method, the Iran war would have to end on the night of May 1st or 2nd, as a 60-day deadline will have expired. After that, US President Trump will only continue the war with Parliament's approval. Defence Minister Hegseth sees this differently.
Defense secretary claims that 60-day legal limit for war is on pause during ceasefire
The Trump administration is running up against a 60-day limit for the Iran war that is instituted by the War Powers Act of 1973. The law requires that Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force, although it does provide for presidents to have a 30-day extension to draw down hostilities if it notifies Congress. The 60-day limit for the Iran war will be reached Friday. However, Hegseth told senators, “We are in a cease fire right now,…
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