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In a letter sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley, Trump declared that military action, which began on February 28, 2026, has ended, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
At the same time, the president emphasized that, despite the success of the operation, Iran still poses a serious threat to the United States.
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the president is required to end military operations after 60 days unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of force. The law allows for a one-time extension of 30 days, subject to written notice that additional time is needed to safely withdraw troops.
Congress did not approve the use of military force against Iran, and the White House gave no indication that it planned to seek such authorization. However, as American media note, not all presidents strictly adhered to the law's requirements in practice.
The US began striking Iran on February 28, meaning the 60-day deadline expired on April 29. However, as was clarified, Donald Trump had until May 1 to obtain Congressional approval, as the official notification of the operation to lawmakers was sent on March 2.
