Trump notifies Congress that hostilities with Iran have ‘terminated’
President Trump informed Congress that the hostilities with Iran have ended, writing that there has been “no exchange of fire” since the April 7 ceasefire he ordered. The ceasefire was later extended. Friday marked the 60th day of hostilities, triggering War Powers Resolution requirements for congressional authorization.
US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress on Friday that hostilities with Iran have concluded, following a ceasefire that has held since early April. In separate letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Chuck Grassley, Trump wrote: “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated.”
War Powers Resolution context
Friday marks 60 days since Trump first notified Congress of the military action against Iran. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a president must seek congressional authorization to continue hostilities beyond 60 days without a declaration of war. By declaring the hostilities “terminated,” Trump avoids the need for such authorization. The conflict began on Feb. 28 when the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation. A Pakistan-mediated ceasefire was announced on April 8 and later extended.
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