Trump Declared End to U.S. Hostilities with Iran Amid Congressional Debate
Initially, House Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that the United States was not at war with Iran as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline approached. Congressional Republicans subsequently chose not to challenge President Trump's military actions, allowing the deadline to pass without intervention. Senate Republicans also blocked a war powers resolution on Iran multiple times as the deadline neared. Later, President Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran had "terminated," citing a ceasefire and effectively circumventing the War Powers Resolution's requirement for congressional approval within 60 days.
Despite this declaration, debates continued regarding the legality and future of U. S. military actions against Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions and differing views within the government.
