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Facing 60-day deadline, Trump administration claims Iran war ‘terminated’
May 1, 2026
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The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval. The statement furthers an argument laid out by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony in the Senate earlier Thursday, when he said the ceasefire effectively paused the war.
Under that rationale, the administration has not yet met the requirement mandated by a...
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