Trump Says He Doesn't Need Congressional Authorization for War Against Iran
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
On Friday, President Donald Trump sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ongoing ceasefire, he does not require their authorization to conduct military operations in Iran, even though the conflict reached the 60-day mark this week. 'On April 7, 2026, I ordered a two-week ceasefire. Since then, the ceasefire has been extended. There has been no exchange of fire between U.S. forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have ceased,' Trump wrote in the letters, one addressed to the House of Representatives and the other to the Senate. 'Despite the success of U.S. operations against the Iranian regime and ongoing efforts to secure lasting peace, the threat posed by Iran to the United States and our Armed Forces remains significant,' the president added in the letter, promising to keep Congressional leaders informed about future developments in Iran.