Washington, May 2: President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the conflict with Iran is officially “over,” which means the deadline for military action approval is no longer applicable. The White House has sent a letter to U.S. lawmakers regarding this matter.
According to Politico, Trump stated in a letter to congressional leaders, “There has been no firing between the U.S. and Iran since April 7, 2026.”
He added, “The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have now ceased.”
As reported by Xinhua News Agency, this move aims to quell the debate over whether congressional approval was necessary for military action.
Under the War Powers Resolution enacted in 1973, the president must end military action within 60 days after notifying Congress of the use of force. Without congressional approval, military action cannot continue.
The U.S. and Israel launched a major military operation against Iran on February 28. The Trump administration formally notified Congress on March 2, indicating that the 60-day deadline would expire on May 1.
Additionally, Trump mentioned on Friday that negotiations with Iran remain uncertain, and he is “not satisfied” with the current proposals, although he keeps both diplomatic and military options open.
He stated, “They want to make a deal, but I am not satisfied with that, so we will see what happens.”
Trump described Iran’s leadership as fragmented and filled with disagreements. He noted, “They all want to make a deal, but they are completely entangled,” labeling the leadership as “quite disorganized.”
He also pointed out that internal divisions are undermining Tehran’s negotiating position. According to him, the leaders do not agree among themselves, and it remains unclear who the real leader is, complicating negotiations.
Trump claimed that Iran’s military capability has significantly weakened following the recent conflict. He stated that the country has “no navy,” “no air force,” and its defense capacity is limited.
Despite the strong rhetoric, Trump emphasized that he prioritizes a diplomatic solution. He said, “Should we go and completely destroy it, or try to make a deal? I would not want to do that on humanitarian grounds.”
However, he made it clear that if negotiations fail, military action remains an option. He concluded, “These are the options.”
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