Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

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

Source BBC AI Summary Updated May 2, 2026

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

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