The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.

The White House said congressional authorization to continue the war past Friday’s 60-day deadline isn’t necessary, because the war has been terminated.

The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.

Catch all Iran Israel U.S. conflict updates from The Hindu here after Trump says that the Iran 'war' has been terminated

For War Powers Resolution purposes, the United States’ hostilities with Iran that started in February have...

Catch all Iran Israel U.S. conflict updates from The Hindu here after Trump says that the Iran 'war' has been terminated

Administration officials argue that the deadline may not apply, claiming that a ceasefire with Iran effectively ended “hostilities” under the law.

White House signals it will ignore Friday’s War Powers cut-off, arguing April ceasefire paused hostilities.

Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’

The Trump administration has shown no interest in seeking congressional approval at all.

Trump administration officials said the cease-fire between the United States and Iran paused the 60-day clock that required an end to the conflict.

"Republicans are out of excuses and should join Democrats and stop this war," said one congressional Democrat. "Let's put the pressure on."

It's unclear whether lawmakers will accept Trump's claim the war is over if the U.S. maintains a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back

Iran has proposed a 30-day resolution aiming to end the war with Israel and the U.S. rather than just extend the ceasefire.