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Donald Trump said on Friday that he did not believe he needed congressional approval to extend military involvement in Iran, speaking to reporters on the White House lawn.He argued that such approval has historically not been required, claiming past presidents never sought it and that some view the requirement as unconstitutional.
Trump added that while his administration remains in communication with Congress, he sees no reason to handle the situation differently.Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a president can engage in military action for up to 60 days without congressional authorization. After that period, approval is typically required to continue. However, the current ceasefire has complicated matters, with the Trump administration suggesting the timeline may have effectively restarted, despite the May 1 deadline.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reports indicate that Tehran has submitted a new response to revised U.S. proposals through intermediaries in Pakistan. Negotiations had slowed following an initial round of talks last month, and although Trump extended the ceasefire, a planned second round of discussions did not take place.
