Trump administration claims Iran war ended, skips Congress deadline
The Trump administration contends that the conflict with Iran has concluded following a ceasefire in April, which permits it to bypass the 60-day approval requirement set by the War Powers Resolution. In Senate testimony, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that the ceasefire has halted hostilities, which a senior official noted ceased on February 28. Since April 7, there has been no exchange of fire between the US military and Iran. Despite this, Iran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Navy enforces a blockade on Iranian oil tankers. President Donald Trump faced a deadline on Friday to either obtain authorization or end military actions, with a potential 30-day extension. Democrats advocated for formal approval, and some Republicans may now seek congressional involvement.
Key facts
- Trump administration claims Iran war terminated due to April ceasefire
- Administration will ignore Friday's War Powers cut-off
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testified ceasefire paused war
- Senior official says hostilities ended February 28
- No exchange of fire since April 7 ceasefire
- Iran maintains control of Strait of Hormuz
- US Navy blockades Iranian oil tankers
- President Trump faced deadline to seek congressional authorization
Entities
Institutions
- White House
- War Powers Resolution
- US Congress
- Senate
- US military
- US Navy
- Department of Defense
- Democratic Party
- Republican Party
Locations
- Iran
- United States
- Strait of Hormuz