Trump tells Congress hostilities with Iran ‘have been terminated’ on 60-day deadline

US President Donald Trump says there is no need for congressional authorization for the war against Iran since there is a ceasefire.

“There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have been terminated,” Trump said in a letter to Congress.

The US president sent the letter as part of his compliance with the War Powers Resolution, which allows the president 60 days of conflict before seeking approval from Congress.

Nevertheless, Trump said the US military was updating its force posture in the Middle East “to address Iranian and Iranian proxy forces’ threats and to protect the United States and its allies and partners.”

Trump declared a ceasefire on April 7 for two weeks, which was later extended. But there has not been a deal reached between Washington and Tehran, with Trump vowing to keep in place a naval blockade on Iran until such an agreement is concluded.