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Trump Tells Congress Iran War Is ‘Terminated,’ Arguing He Doesn’t Need Approval To Continue

Forbes · May 1, 2026, 8:16 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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.

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Trump Tells Congress Iran War Is ‘Terminated,’ Arguing He Doesn’t Need Approval To Continue

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