President Donald Trump tells Congress that the deadline requiring congressional approval for his Iran-related actions does not apply, arguing that hostilities have “terminated.” Multiple outlets report that Trump makes this claim in a letter sent to top U.S. lawmakers, linking it to an existing ceasefire. While Trump asserts that fighting has ended, he simultaneously indicates that the situation may not be fully resolved, adding that the war effort could still be ongoing or that additional actions may be required. The reports describe Trump’s position as a legal and procedural dispute over whether Congress must approve the use of force within a specified timeframe. By claiming hostilities have ended, Trump seeks to avoid triggering the statutory requirement for congressional authorization. The coverage also notes that his letter to lawmakers frames the decision in terms of the status of hostilities rather than the broader security and operational context. Overall, the reporting reflects a tension between the asserted end of combat and the possibility that the broader campaign or contingency planning has not concluded.