Trump Faces Legal Pressure as 60-Day Limit Nears for Unapproved Iran War

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:24pm on 25 Apr 2026,Saturday International

It is nearly 60 days since the US-Israel strikes on Iran led to a wider war. A key question now is whether Donald Trump will follow the legal limit on such action.   Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, military action without Congress approval can last 60 days. A 30-day exit window may follow.   There is no clear agreement on the exact deadline. Some lawmakers say late April. Others say early May.   A ceasefire is in place, but talks remain stalled. Republican Brian Fitzpatrick said, “You can’t punish ceasefires.”   No US team joined recent Iran talks in Pakistan. (PC: HT)

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