Trump stelt: oorlog met Iran voorbij door wapenstilstand april

The Trump administration argues that military hostilities with Iran ended in April due to a ceasefire, allowing it to avoid seeking congressional approval under the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the ceasefire effectively paused the conflict, meaning the 60-day deadline for congressional authorization has not been triggered. However, the U.S. maintains a naval blockade of Iranian oil tankers, and some Republican lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, insist that any extended military action requires formal congressional approval.