Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war - BBC

President Trump told congressional leaders there has been no exchange of fire since April 7, 2026, and that the recent ceasefire means the hostilities 'have terminated,' arguing he therefore does not need congressional authorization. That assertion arrived as the administration said it had secured a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, but the House voted to limit the president’s war powers, signaling likely legal and political fights over whether current operations can continue without formal approval. The argument relies on a fragile, short-term truce while U.S. forces continue enforcing a naval blockade and the possibility of further strikes has not been ruled out.