The Trump administration has said that a ceasefire with Iran has effectively ended active fighting, as it faces a key deadline to seek approval from the US Congress for military action.
Under US law, the president must get Congress approval within 60 days of starting a conflict or withdraw forces. This deadline is now approaching after US strikes on Iran began in late February.
However, the White House argues that the ceasefire, which has been in place since early April, means hostilities have stopped. Officials say this removes the need for immediate approval and pauses the 60-day requirement.
This stance has sparked criticism from opposition lawmakers, who say the administration is trying to avoid its legal responsibility. They argue that even if large-scale fighting has paused, US military involvement in the region continues.
The conflict began with coordinated strikes involving the US, raising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global stability. Although the ceasefire has reduced direct clashes, American forces are still deployed in the region.
Some lawmakers have pushed for a vote in Congress to either approve or end the military action, but no agreement has been reached so far.
The issue has turned into a broader debate over presidential powers and the role of Congress in decisions related to war.
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