Trump formally informs Congress of Iran war resumption
The letter says U.S. forces struck more than 300 Iranian targets last week after Tehran’s attacks on commercial vessels, officials said.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump formally notified Congress that military action against Iran restarted on July 7, following his declaration that the monthslong ceasefire is "over."
- Trump claimed Iran violated their agreement by attacking three oil tankers last week; the administration previously argued hostilities had "terminated," thereby negating the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline.
- The U.S. will reimpose a targeted "Iranian blockade" in the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% fee on commercial shipments, after American forces struck more than 300 Iranian targets in the last week.
- Regional tensions intensified after Houthi forces attacked Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, while warning of "air sanctions" against Saudi airports.
- Democrats are considering legal options to force compliance, as Congress previously passed a resolution seeking to limit military action; the administration describes the strikes as "limited, measured, planned, and executed.
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The briefing to Congress shows that the US has temporarily abandoned the diplomatic track with Iran, assesses DR's US correspondent, Kim Bildsøe Lassen.
Trump formally notifies US Congress of renewed military action against Iran - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that military action against Iran resumed last week, marking the end of a months-long ceasefire, CBS News reported, citing a letter.
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Despite opposition and resolutions urging troop withdrawal, Trump criticized Congressional votes for aiding Iran and declared the blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf.
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berlingske.dkAttacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz were the reason for the resumption of attacks on Iran, Trump writes to Congress.
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