US EditionTrump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated" as conflict hits 60-day deadline
The administration says a ceasefire that began in April stopped the 60-day clock, even as U.S. forces remain in the region.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump notified Congress that U.S. military hostilities in Iran "have terminated," citing no fire exchanges since April 7, 2026, in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson.
- The White House argues a ceasefire pauses the 60-day War Powers Resolution timeline, which mandates congressional authorization for military operations unless Congress authorizes continued presence.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to convince the Senate that the ceasefire paused the 60-day clock for hostilities beginning February 28, 2026, supporting the administration's interpretation.
- Bipartisan resistance emerged as Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, became the first Republican declaring the deadline non-negotiable, while Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, rejected the administration's claims.
- Preparing a limited Authorization for Use of Military Force, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, argues Congress must define operations rather than abruptly ending them.
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Trump letter to Congress: Hostilities with Iran have ‘terminated’ * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo) President Donald Trump has informed congressional leaders that the hostilities with Iran are over. He cited the present ceasefire and a lack
Donald Trump, president of the United States, was surprised to announce that hostilities with Iran have ended, as there have been no conflicts between his armed forces since the beginning of April. “There has been no exchange of fire between the U.S. Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have ended.”Donald TrumpPresident Trump sent letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senator C…
Trump Tells US Congress Hostilities In Iran "Have Terminated"
President Donald Trump told top US lawmakers on Friday that hostilities in Iran had ended, after coming under pressure from Congress to seek authorization for the conflict as it headed into its third month.
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