Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?

The Trump administration argues that the ongoing ceasefire with Tehran pauses the 60-day deadline for congressional approval regarding the war on Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the deadline expires on May 1, but with hostilities paused, the clock is effectively stopped. However, this interpretation is being challenged by Democratic lawmakers and legal experts who argue that there is no provision allowing for a pause once the deadline has started.

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