Kathmandu. U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to postpone, for the time being, the decision to bring a proposal to Congress regarding the continuation of the war with Iran. Although a proposal was expected to be submitted to Congress by May 1 to determine the next steps after the 60-day mark of the conflict, he has indicated that the process will not move forward immediately.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking in Congress, stated that President Trump does not require congressional approval to continue the war beyond 60 days. According to him, the 60-day deadline has been paused due to the current ceasefire with Iran. He claimed that the primary threat at the moment is not Iran itself, but those opposing the war, noting that the opposition includes both Democrats and some Republican leaders.
The ‘War Powers Resolution’ was implemented in the United States following the Vietnam War. Under this law, the President can utilize military force for a maximum of 60 days without congressional authorization. Based on this provision, the President must either withdraw the troops, obtain approval from Congress to continue the war, or request an additional 30-day extension. The Trump administration had notified Congress of the March 1 attacks on Iran, which set the 60-day deadline to expire on May 1.
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