- congressional aides believe the administration may either request a 30-day extension or argue that an existing ceasefire
- The issue has further deepened political divisions in Washington
- Trump notified Congress within the required 48-hour window, triggering the countdown to the May 1 deadline
US President Donald Trump is approaching a critical Friday deadline to either end the ongoing conflict with Iran or formally justify extending military operations to the United States Congress.
However, the deadline is unlikely to significantly change the situation, as the conflict has largely settled into a tense standoff, particularly around key shipping routes, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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Ending the war at this stage appears improbable. Instead, analysts and congressional aides believe the administration may either request a 30-day extension or argue that an existing ceasefire effectively signals the conclusion of hostilities.
The issue has further deepened political divisions in Washington. Members of the Democratic Party have pushed for Congress to reclaim its constitutional authority over war decisions, while the Republican Party has accused Democrats of attempting to undermine the president through the War Powers framework.
Since the conflict began on February 28, Democrats have introduced multiple resolutions seeking to compel the president to withdraw troops or obtain legislative approval.
These efforts have largely failed, as Republicans who hold narrow majorities in both chambers—have consistently voted them down.
Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a president may engage in military action for up to 60 days without congressional approval, with an additional 30-day extension permitted under specific conditions related to troop safety.
The current conflict traces back to late February, when joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran. Trump notified Congress within the required 48-hour window, triggering the countdown to the May 1 deadline.
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