May 1 (UPI) -- Trump administration officials said Friday that the temporary cease-fire between the United States and Iran paused the 60-day clock that required an end to the conflict or Congress to declare war.
President Donald Trump notified Congress about the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on March 2, two days after the bombing began. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, he had 48 hours to do so, and by law, he must also end the use of force against Iran or Congress must declare war.
Trump announced April 21 that a cease-fire first implemented April 7 had been extended pending negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capabilities.
A senior Trump administration official told The Hill on Friday that "for War Powers Resolution purposes," the conflict with Iran was considered "terminated."
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