U.S. President Trump Ends Hostilities with Iran, Notifies Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump informed Congress on Friday that hostilities with Iran concluded in April, allowing the White House to bypass congressional authorization. According to Odaily, under the 1973 War Powers Act, the U.S. President can deploy military forces overseas for up to 60 days without congressional approval. Trump's 60-day war authority expired on May 1. In his letter, Trump stated that the U.S. ceased military operations against Iran on April 7, following a temporary ceasefire agreement between the two nations, which has since been extended. If hostilities resume, the 60-day countdown will reset and begin anew—a legal interpretation likely to be challenged by Senate Democrats. "Since April 7, 2026, there has been no exchange of fire between U.S. forces and Iran. Hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have now ended," Trump wrote in the letter.