President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated” during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war.
By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities.
But in a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said he does not have to comply with that war powers act as the ceasefire agreed with Iran last month had paused the clock on any such obligation.
The US and Iran have not yet reached a longer-term peace deal via talks, though Iranian media reported a new proposal from Tehran sent via Pakistan on Friday.
On the 60th day since he formally notified Congress of strikes against Iran, Trump wrote to congressional leaders on Friday: “There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026.
“The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have terminated.”
