Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States
Politics

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the deadline to seek Congressional approval for the US-Israeli war with Iran is paused, despite no long-term deal being reached. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation, highlighting confusion within Iranian leadership following the loss of top military officials. Although a ceasefire has been in effect since early April, legal questions remain regarding the War Powers Resolution.
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