Trump declares Iran war terminated as legal deadline passes
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 02:20 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
President Donald Trump notified Congress that the conflict with Iran has ended, citing the 60‑day legal deadline that required legislative approval for continued hostilities. The White House letter argued that a cease‑fire with Tehran satisfies the statutory requirement. The declaration aims to pre‑empt debate in Congress over further funding for the war.
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