Trump told Congress that hostilities "have terminated"

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Trump told Congress that hostilities "have terminated" Americas

Issued on: 02/05/2026 - 10:15

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Friday marked the expiration of the 60-day deadline for Donald Trump to secure congressional authorization to continue US military action in Iran under the War Powers Resolution. However, the US president argued that the law was unconstitutional and said the conflict had already ended under a ceasefire reached in early April. Simon Moritz has the details.

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• USA
• US Congress
• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• Middle East

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