Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth argued Thursday that the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline for congressional approval of military operations against Iran has paused due to a ceasefire in effect since early April, though Democratic Senator Tim Kaine disputed this legal interpretation ahead of Friday's deadline. The Trump administration claims hostilities terminated on 7 April with no subsequent exchanges of fire, but Congress has not yet authorised continued operations, and administration officials are actively seeking congressional approval while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.