Trump tells Congress Iran war ended before legal deadline: Politico
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- Report says Trump informed Congress that military action involving Iran had concluded.
- The notification was reportedly delivered before the expiration of the legal reporting deadline.
US President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the war with Iran has ended, according to a report by Politico.
The report said the notification was submitted before the expiration of the legal deadline requiring the administration to update lawmakers on military operations.
According to Politico, the White House formally notified Congress that military operations involving Iran had concluded within the timeframe mandated under US law.
The move appears aimed at satisfying reporting obligations tied to presidential war powers and the requirement to brief lawmakers on the status of armed conflict.
The notification carries both legal and political implications, as it could help the administration avoid further scrutiny over the duration and scope of military engagement without explicit congressional authorization.
Under the War Powers framework, presidents are required to notify Congress of military action and provide updates within specific deadlines.
While the report suggests formal hostilities have ended, it remains unclear whether the declaration reflects a full de-escalation or simply the conclusion of a defined operational phase.
The development comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, with negotiations reportedly ongoing through indirect channels.
