Israel-Iran war updates: Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal sent through Pakistan
The Trump administration claims the war in Iran has been effectively terminated due to a ceasefire that began in early April, allowing it to bypass congressional approval. Despite the ceasefire, tensions persist with Iran maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy enforcing a blockade on Iranian oil tankers. Air defenses were activated in Tehran amid reports of drone activity, while Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people despite the truce.
- ▪The Trump administration asserts the war in Iran has ended due to a ceasefire, avoiding the need for congressional authorization.
- ▪Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the ceasefire has paused the conflict during Senate testimony on April 30, 2026.
- ▪Iran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. Navy blocks Iranian oil tankers from leaving.
- ▪Air defenses in Tehran were activated against drones and small aircraft on Thursday night, according to Iranian news agencies.
- ▪Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people, even as a ceasefire remains in effect.
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The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval. The statement furthers an argument laid out by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony in the Senate earlier on Thursday (April 30, 2026), when he said the ceasefire effectively paused the war. if(isDeviceEnabled("large") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225550861-0'); }); }if(isDeviceEnabled("small") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225761390-0'); }); }Read: The war on Iran and the Gulf’s shattered illusionsWhile the ceasefire has since…
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