Trump administration says war in Iran ‘terminated’ due to ceasefire, in bid to dodge Congress
The Trump administration claims the war in Iran has been terminated due to a ceasefire that began in early April, allowing it to avoid seeking congressional approval for continued military action. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution is paused during the ceasefire, a position legal experts say lacks support in the law. The debate comes as President Trump faces a Friday deadline to either end hostilities or formally request congressional authorization for extending the conflict.
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Open this photo in gallery:Representatives from more than a dozen foreign diplomatic missions, United Nations offices, and the media view damage at sites previously targeted by U.S.-Israeli strikes in tehran on April 20.Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe 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 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony in the Senate earlier Thursday, when he said the ceasefire effectively paused the war.
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