Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

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

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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