Iran truce ended hostilities for war powers deadline, U.S. official says
A U.S. official stated that a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, which began in early April, has ended hostilities in time to meet a congressional war powers deadline. The truce's termination of active conflict allows the Trump administration to avoid further congressional scrutiny under war powers legislation. The development comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.
- ▪A senior official in the Trump administration confirmed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire ended hostilities for war powers purposes.
- ▪The ceasefire began in early April and helped meet a congressional deadline related to war powers.
- ▪Iran's supreme leader has reaffirmed the country's commitment to protecting its nuclear and missile programs.
- ▪Oil prices are surging due to the prior conflict, which is expected to impact consumers significantly.
- ▪The U.S. House passed a bill to fund DHS agencies amid broader geopolitical and domestic developments.
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Iran truce ended hostilities for war powers deadline, U.S. official saysReutersPublished 3 hours agoA U.S.-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has 'terminated' hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, a senior official of President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularMan arrested after two children found dead in vehicle in CalgaryVideo1:22Older Cubans struggle as the economic crisis deepensVideo0:47Rescue dogs train on snow capped Mount Etna volcanoVideo1:06Iran's supreme leader says it will protect its nuclear and missile capabilitiesVideo1:19Iran truce ended…
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