President Donald Trump has told Congress that U.S. hostilities with Iran have “terminated” under the current ceasefire, arguing he is no longer bound by the legal deadline requiring congressional approval for military action. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president must secure authorization within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military engagement or halt operations. But Trump insists the clock has stopped.
In a letter sentTrump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities Have “Terminated” as Ceasefire Pauses War Powers Deadline
President Donald Trump has informed Congress that U.S. hostilities with Iran have “terminated” under the current ceasefire, arguing that he is no longer bound by the 60‑day deadline requiring legislative approval for military action.
Under U.S. law, a president must secure congressional authorization within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military engagement or halt operations. But in a letter sent on the 60th day since he formally reported strikes against Iran, Trump said the ceasefire reached in early April effectively paused the legal clock.
“There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026,” he wrote. “The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have terminated.”
The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a long‑term agreement, though Iranian media reported that Tehran sent a new proposal via Pakistan. It remains unclear whether the proposal has reached Washington.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said recent communication with Iran had produced little progress. “Let’s see what happens. But I would say that I am not happy,” he noted, adding that negotiations have been complicated by what he described as confusion within Iran’s leadership following the deaths of several senior military officials during the conflict.
Trump said he received a range of military and diplomatic options from U.S. Central Command, spanning from aggressive action to renewed efforts at negotiation.
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