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Trump formally tells Congress Iran ceasefire counts against 60-day deadline

The Hill · May 1, 2026, 6:40 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There h

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Trump formally tells Congress Iran ceasefire counts against 60-day deadline

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