Officially, Trump informs Congress that the war with Iran is over.
The end of the American-Israeli war on Iran
Written by: Mohamed Ragab
US President Donald Trump Trump Lawmakers in Congress that the war with Iran “It’s over,” in a move described by Western reports as aimed at calming the growing controversy over the need to obtain legislative approval for the continuation of military operations, as the legal deadline set under the US War Powers Act approaches.
A letter to Congress to justify the position
According to US reports, the White House explained its justifications in an official letter in which it confirmed that a ceasefire with Tehran practically means the end of hostilities, and therefore the cessation of the 60-day legal deadline that obliges the administration to obtain authorization from Congress to continue the war.
Trump said in the letter: “There has been no exchange of fire between the United States and Iran since April 7, 2026, and the hostilities that began on February 28 have ended.”.
The dispute within Washington is escalating.
This move comes at a time when Trump is facing increasing political pressure within Congress, as the conflict enters its second month without a clear announcement of an exit strategy or a final settlement.
A number of Democrats and some Republicans believe that the US administration cannot consider the war over as long as the military blockade on Iranian ports continues and tens of thousands of American soldiers remain in the Middle East.
White House: The 60-day countdown has stopped.
For his part, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the administration’s position, asserting during a Senate hearing that a ceasefire stops the “60-day countdown,” referring to the deadline stipulated in the War Powers Act of 1973.
The law stipulates that U.S. forces must be withdrawn from any armed conflict within 60 days of notifying Congress, unless lawmakers grant explicit authorization for continued military operations.
Republican split for the first time
The political arena witnessed the first clear split within the Republican Party, after Senator Susan Collins changed her position, becoming the first Republican member to object to the continuation of the war without official authorization.
Collins said in a statement: “This deadline is not just a suggestion, it is a legal requirement.”
This development is seen as an indication of declining absolute Republican support for the president, especially with the growing rejection by the American public of the continuation of the war.
