Trump Asserts Congressional Approval Not Required for Iran Military Action

US President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the US does not require authorization for military action in Iran. This statement was made on Tuesday, as a deadline for congressional approval of war powers expired.

According to reports, Trump declared hostilities with Iran “terminated” during a meeting with lawmakers. The declaration comes after a series of events involving the US and Iran, including the downing of an American drone by Iranian forces in 2019.

The US has been involved in military operations in Iraq since 2014, but the conflict with Iran is believed to have escalated in recent months. Trump’s statement suggests that the US may be winding down its involvement in the region.

The news was reported by various media outlets, including The New York Times, Axios, France 24, and Reuters.

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