Trump says no need for congressional approval on Iran war after ceasefire

Trump says no need for congressional approval on Iran war after ceasefire The administration of Donald Trump said the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran has effectively been paused, arguing that hostilities have ended following a ceasefire in early April. Trump told Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” due to a ceasefire, arguing he does not need lawmakers’ authorisation. He said there has been no exchange of fire between US and Iranian forces since the ceasefire took effect. US law requires presidents to terminate the use of armed forces within 60 days without authorisation, but a senior official said the ceasefire means the requirement no longer applies. Trump said, "We just had a conversation with Iran. Let's see what happens. But, I would say that I am not happy," adding that options range from continued diplomacy to renewed military action, as talks remain inconclusive.

The administration of Donald Trump said the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran has effectively been paused, arguing that hostilities have ended following a ceasefire in early April.

Trump told Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” due to a ceasefire, arguing he does not need lawmakers’ authorisation.

He said there has been no exchange of fire between US and Iranian forces since the ceasefire took effect.

US law requires presidents to terminate the use of armed forces within 60 days without authorisation, but a senior official said the ceasefire means the requirement no longer applies.

Trump said, "We just had a conversation with Iran. Let's see what happens. But, I would say that I am not happy," adding that options range from continued diplomacy to renewed military action, as talks remain inconclusive.