#TrumpSaysIranConflictHasEnded
President Donald Trump notified Congress on May 1, 2026, that U.S. hostilities with Iran “have terminated,” citing an April 7 ceasefire that ended exchanges of fire. Trump said no U.S.-Iran combat occurred after that date, meeting the 60-day War Powers deadline. The conflict began Feb. 28 when U.S. and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury” strikes on Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued the ceasefire paused the war clock. Critics note the U.S. Navy still blockades Iranian oil exports and Iran restricts the Strait of Hormuz. Democrats dispute Trump’s interpretation, saying the War Powers limit can’t be paused.
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