Trump Declares Iran War Hostilities Terminated
President Trump notified Congress that a ceasefire ended the conflict with Iran just as a legal 60-day deadline arrived. Lawmakers remain divided on the move.
President Donald Trump declared hostilities with Iran terminated on May 1, bypassing a 60-day legal deadline to seek congressional authorization. Investors face continued energy market volatility as the United States maintains naval blockades despite the claimed cessation of fire.
### Bypassing the War Powers Deadline Trump notified congressional leaders on Friday that no exchange of fire has occurred since a ceasefire began. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated, he said. The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires a president to end military action within 60 days unless Congress authorizes a 30-day extension. Trump told reporters that he considers the law unconstitutional, echoing views held by previous administrations.
