President Trump writes to Congress claiming hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ due to a ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorization for military action.
Trump writes to Congress that hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ due to the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorization under the War Powers Resolution.
The White House announced that the Iran ceasefire has paused the countdown on the 60-day war authorization deadline, with Defense Secretary Hegseth saying the ‘clock is paused’ amid bipartisan congressional debate.
The Trump administration officially declares its military operations against Iran have been ’terminated,’ ending months of conflict before the 60-day war authorization expires.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people despite an active ceasefire, raising serious questions about the agreement’s enforcement and the region’s stability.
Israel launched new airstrikes on Lebanon killing at least 14 people, marking the deadliest escalation in recent days and threatening the fragile ceasefire framework.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, just two days after a ceasefire was extended by three weeks.
The US-Iran conflict enters Day 55 as ceasefire negotiations stall — Iran’s top diplomat has left Islamabad while Trump cancelled his envoys’ trip, leaving the peace process in limbo.
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after 56 days, with Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina among the first destinations to restore air links.