Iran war ‘terminated’, Trump claims, as he seeks to avoid congressional deadline
🔴 Tension RisingThe National2026-05-02
President Trump claimed the war in Iran is ‘terminated’ to avoid a congressional deadline, attempting to circumvent the War Powers Resolution. He argued the 60-day clock stopped ticking due to the ceasefire, but Democrats criticized his claim and asserted the war began illegally. Despite his assertion, the possibility of the war resuming remains high.