Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

President Donald Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' due to an ongoing ceasefire, arguing that he does not need lawmakers' authorization for the conflict. He noted that there has been no exchange of fire since April 7, 2026. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also argued that the deadline to seek congressional approval was paused during the ceasefire.

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