Trump Says Iran War Is Terminated, Won’t Exit Early
Trump Says Iran War Is Terminated, Won’t Exit Early
Trump declares the Iran war terminated to Congress, signaling no early pullback yet. Iran proposes a peace plan while the White House argues no extra authorization is needed.
In a Friday letter to Congress, the White House said the war in Iran has been terminated, issued just before a 60-day deadline that would have required congressional approval to extend operations.
Trump told lawmakers the United States would not rush to exit the battlefield, framing the termination as a formal end to active hostilities while keeping channels open for a potential deal.
A senior administration official said there is no need for congressional authorization to continue the conflict past the deadline because, in their view, the war has already been terminated.
Iran meanwhile floated a peace proposal, signaling willingness to engage as the White House insists the path to ending the conflict remains through diplomacy.
Trump also noted that Iran's leaders are divided, saying discord within Tehran complicates negotiations and that he is not satisfied with Tehran's latest offer.
The latest flurry of statements comes as the United States has argued that diplomacy remains possible even as both sides watch for signals of restraint or renewed action.
