US President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the war with Iran is “over,” according to Politico. This comes as the 60-day period has expired, after which legislative approval is required to continue military operations.
The White House letter states that the ceasefire with Iran has stopped the countdown of the legally established period. Trump stated that hostilities had ceased after April 7, and the conflict that began on February 28 is over.
At the same time, negotiations remain fruitless, and the military blockade of Iranian ports continues. Trump said that he had conveyed a “final offer” to the Iranian side, but expressed doubts about reaching an agreement.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted that the ceasefire allows for a temporary suspension of the 60-day restriction. Several members of Congress, including Senator Susan Collins, have spoken out against the administration’s position, stressing that the deadline is mandatory, not a recommendation.
Critics point out that despite the declaration of an end to the war, American troops remain in the region, and military operations have not effectively ceased.
Under the 1973 law, the president is required to withdraw troops within 60 days without congressional approval or to obtain additional authorization to continue operations. Amid the disagreements, support for the administration’s actions in Congress is waning.
