By Patricia Zengerle and Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration argued that a ceasefire with Tehran had "terminated" hostilities as a legal deadline arrived on Friday for coming to Congress about the two-month Iran war.Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president can wage military action for only 60 days before ending it, asking Congress for authorization or seeking a 30-day extension due to "unavoidable military necessity regarding the safety of United States Armed Forces" while withdrawing forces.
White House says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
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Thu 19:57 - Time Magazine
Collins Joins Democrats in Voting For Measure to End Iran War - Time Magazine
Thu 23:03 - Stars and Stripes
Sixth Democrat-led resolution to end Iran war operations fails in Senate as supporters vow to continue effort - Stars and Stripes
Fri 01:07 - Reuters
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline - Reuters
Fri 01:07 - Al-Monitor
For War Powers Resolution purposes, US hostilities with Iran that began in February have 'terminated', official says - Al-Monitor
Fri 01:36 - Al-Monitor
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Fri 02:35 - CNBC
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Fri 09:41 - France 24
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Fri 11:02 - Al Jazeera
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Fri 11:50 - The Hill
Trump administration says Iran war 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
Fri 12:06 - NBC News
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. is 'not at war' with Iran as White House approaches 60-day deadline - NBC News
Fri 12:34 - France 24
US administration says war "terminated", no approval needed
Fri 12:54 - CBS News
As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices on next steps - CBS News
Fri 14:45 - France 24
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Fri 16:22 - Legis1
Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution - Legis1
Fri 16:36 - Al-Monitor
White House says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Fri 16:57 - The Washington Post
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