US lawmakers debate War Powers deadline as Iran ceasefire stalls; Al Jazeera cites defense secretary, France 24 notes congressional deadlock
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:45 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera, France 24 English
Al Jazeera and France 24 cover the same issue of the looming 60‑day War Powers deadline after a tentative US‑Iran ceasefire. Al Jazeera quotes the U.S. defence secretary claiming hostilities have ceased, but notes lawmakers say U.S. forces remain active. France 24 adds that Congress is deadlocked on approving an extension, leaving the deadline uncertain. Both agree the deadline is approaching, but differ on emphasis—Al Jazeera focuses on the ceasefire claim, France 24 on the legislative stalemate.