Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
Summary
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the 60-day deadline for President Donald Trump to get Congress approval for military action against Iran has been paused due to a ceasefire. The conflict began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but no long-term deal has been reached, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.Key Facts
- President Trump notified Congress about strikes against Iran on March 2.
- US law requires the president to end military action or get Congress’s approval within 60 days.
- A ceasefire between the US and Iran began in early April.
- Defence Secretary Hegseth argued the 60-day deadline is paused during the ceasefire.
- Some senators disagree and say the deadline will still expire soon, posing legal questions.
- The conflict started after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader.
- The US and Israel oppose Iran’s nuclear program, which Iran denies aims to develop bombs.
- US military operations in Iran have cost about $25 billion so far.
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