Hostilities "ended": Donald Trump bypasses Congress on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would not seek Congressional approval to continue military operations against Iran, stating that hostilities had ended since the ceasefire on April 7, 2026. He noted that there had been no exchanges of fire since that date, effectively ending the conflict that began on February 28, 2026. Despite Democratic attempts to limit his military powers, Trump dismissed their criticisms, labeling them as unpatriotic.