Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38am on 01 May 2026,Friday International
Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson stated that the United States is “not at war” with Iran as the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution approaches. The law limits presidential military engagement without congressional approval. Donald Trump had notified Congress of operations on March 2, placing the deadline on May 1. Johnson emphasized that active combat operations have paused, with Washington focusing on negotiations and maintaining a ceasefire announced in April. Despite earlier military action, US officials maintain the situation does not constitute a formal war, highlighting the legal and political sensitivity surrounding ongoing tensions and diplomacy with Tehran. (PC: AP)
