60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

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60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval Middle East

Issued on: 01/05/2026 - 16:45

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In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. France24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert shares his insights.

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