The Trump administration is drawing a legal line under its standoff with Iran, declaring the conflict effectively “terminated” just as a critical congressional deadline approaches. At the center of the controversy is the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a law designed to limit presidential military action without approval from Congress. With the 60-day clock expiring, officials now argue that hostilities tied to the Iran confrontation have already ceased, pointing to an early April ceasefire and a halt in direct military exchanges. Senior officials maintain that no active combat has taken place since early April, framing the situation as a concluded episode rather than an ongoing war. This interpretation aligns with statements made before the Senate, where the administration emphasized “paused” or “ended” hostilities, effectively sidestepping the need for congressional authorization. WATCH