President Trump Informs Congress of Iran Hostilities Termination

Published: 2026-05-02T04:16:00Z
Category: us
Source: The Washington Post
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President Trump has officially notified congressional leaders that military hostilities with Iran are considered terminated. This declaration addresses a May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution, which would have otherwise required congressional authorization for continued military action. While direct exchanges of fire ceased in early April, the U.S. continues to enforce a naval blockade. The President's statement did not preclude the possibility of future military engagement.

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