A US president can order a military operation without congressional approval, but only for 60 days. After that they must seek formal approval from Congress. For the Iran war, this deadline expires on May 1.
Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown
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Sat 06:51 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Hope for peace between the US and Iran is mixed with uncertainty. Trump talks about "nuclear dust"
Sat 06:51 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz again, and Trump talks about 'nuclear loop'
Sun 08:36 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Unofficially: China has offered help to Iran and wants to take over enriched uranium
Tue 03:15 - France 24
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade
Tue 06:01 - Al-Monitor
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
Tue 13:20 - Washington Examiner
Finish what you started: Why Trump should not rush back to talks with Iran
Wed 10:30 - National Review
Why Trump’s Historic Defense-Budget Request Matters
Thu 03:00 - Al-Monitor
Stocks sink and oil rises with Iran, US no closer to peace talks
Thu 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Economic intelligence on Iran and China is shaping Trump’s strategy
Thu 18:12 - France 24
Truce without talks: What room for diplomacy between US and Iran?
Fri 09:00 - NPR
Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake
Fri 10:41 - Euronews
Iran 'trapped in slogans' as nuclear talks with US stall after naval standoff, former diplomat says
Sun 04:01 - NYT Europe
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Mon 07:44 - DW All
Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown
Mon 07:44 - DW Top
Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown