There appears to be a growing dispute over the Trump administration’s interpretation of when it must seek congressional approval for military action in Iran.

Washington: As the 60-day legal deadline under the War Powers Act approaches, the administration of Donald Trump has maintained that the United States is

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 s

The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony […]

Under war powers legislation, US President Trump has until a Friday deadline to end the Iran war or seek approval from Congress. But the White House says the ceasefire has already "terminated" the conflict. Follow DW.

A US-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has "terminated" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, said an official in President Donald Trump's administration.

A US-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has "terminated" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, said an official in President Donald Trump's administration.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson's remarks come as the ongoing conflict with Iran approaches the 60-day threshold mark set under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which mandates that the US president must withdraw military forces from conflict within 60 days if Congress does not authorise the operation within that period.

US president required under law to seek lawmakers' okay for military action lasting over 60 days, which ends May 1, but White House could argue current truce reset the clock

US president required under law to seek lawmakers' okay for military action lasting over 60 days, which ends May 1, but White House could argue current truce reset the clock

Under that rationale, the administration has not yet met the requirement mandated by a 1973 law to seek formal approval from Congress for military action that extends beyond 60 days.

As the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline nears, top Trump official says the US is not at war with Iran.

U.S. official declares Iran war ceasefire terminated, impacting upcoming congressional war powers deadline amid ongoing tensions.

U.S. official declares Iran war ceasefire terminated, impacting upcoming congressional war powers deadline amid ongoing tensions.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth also told lawmakers that he believes the ceasefire with Iran "pauses" a 60-day clock on congressional authorisation for war.

When asked about the possibility of fresh military strikes, Trump did not rule anything out but also did not confirm any immediate plans.