Trump claims hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' in letter sent to top US lawmakers
President Donald Trump claimed in a letter to top US lawmakers that hostilities in Iran have ended due to a ceasefire, asserting that no exchanges of fire have occurred since April 7, 2026. The declaration allows Trump to bypass a May 1 legal deadline requiring congressional authorization for continued military action. Despite the announcement, the US maintains a strong military presence in the region and Trump warned that the threat from Iran remains significant.
- ▪President Donald Trump stated that hostilities in Iran have terminated as of April 7, 2026, with no exchanges of fire since that date.
- ▪Trump's letter was sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, circumventing a legal requirement for congressional war authorization.
- ▪The US continues to enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports and maintains a substantial military presence in the region despite the declared end of hostilities.
- ▪Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest truce proposal mediated by Pakistan, citing unacceptable terms and logistical challenges.
- ▪Negotiations have continued by phone after Trump canceled a planned envoy trip to Pakistan, criticizing Iran's leadership as disjointed and ineffective.
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