US EditionPivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
Analysts expect Trump to seek a 30-day extension or let the deadline pass as Congress remains divided over authorization.
- President Donald Trump faces a midnight deadline on Friday to secure congressional authorization for the Iran conflict, though the administration has given no indication it plans to formally request legislative approval.
- Under the War Powers Resolution, the president can wage military action for only 60 days before ending it or seeking congressional authorization. This clock began when Trump notified Congress of initial airstrikes in early March.
- Administration officials argued that hostilities "terminated" for deadline purposes due to a ceasefire announced April 7. Opposition Democrats dispute this, maintaining the law contains no provision pausing the 60-day timeline during a pause in fighting.
- Blocking a sixth resolution, Senate Republicans limited military oversight on Thursday, though Senator Susan Collins of Maine became the second party member to support the measure. The White House describes itself as in "active conversations" with Congress.
- Analysts expect Trump will either announce a 30-day extension or disregard the deadline entirely. Iran warns it would launch "long and painful strikes" against U.S. positions if Washington resumes military action.
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Iran warns of "long and painful strikes" as US war deadline fast approaches
Iran is threatening "long and painful strikes" on US regional positions if the United States conducts any new attacks on their soil. As a deadline fast approaches for US President Donald Trump to make the case for Congress to extend the war, there is uncertainty around the future of a nearly month-long ceasefire. The crucial global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, remains an epicentre for the war's stalemate.
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