US-Iran war: Trump tells Congress hostilities ‘terminated’, sidesteps war powers deadline
President Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have been 'terminated,' avoiding a legal deadline under the War Powers Act. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran following recent military actions. Trump's statement aims to quell concerns over unauthorized military engagement without congressional approval.
- ▪President Trump declared that hostilities with Iran were 'terminated' in a letter to Congress.
- ▪The move sidestepped a legal deadline requiring congressional authorization for ongoing military actions.
- ▪The War Powers Act mandates that the president seek approval for military engagements lasting more than 60 days.
- ▪Recent US-Iran tensions included drone strikes and retaliatory actions in the Middle East.
- ▪Trump's notification to Congress aimed to address constitutional concerns about executive war powers.
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