Trump Notifies Congress U.S.-Iran Hostilities Ended

President Donald Trump notified congressional leaders on Friday that U.S. hostilities with Iran have terminated, citing an ongoing ceasefire as the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution expired without lawmakers authorizing continued military action.

In letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, Trump stated that no exchange of fire has occurred between U.S. forces and Iran since April 7, 2026, when he ordered a two-week ceasefire that has since been extended. "The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated," Trump wrote. The conflict started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian retaliation and regional disruptions, including impacts on global energy markets.

Trump argued that he will continue directing U.S. armed forces under his constitutional authority as commander in chief, without needing congressional approval. He noted that the Defense Department is adjusting its force posture in the region to address threats from Iran and its proxies, as detailed in a classified attachment. The president emphasized to reporters that prior administrations viewed the 1973 War Powers...