He remarked, “We just had a conversation with Iran. Let’s see what unfolds, but I would say that I’m not pleased… They need to come up with the right deal. At this point, I’m not content with what they’re offering.”
The Trump administration is maintaining that the conflict in Iran has effectively concluded due to the ceasefire that commenced in early April, an interpretation that would enable the White House to bypass the necessity of seeking congressional approval.
This statement supports an argument set forth by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Senate testimony earlier on Thursday, where he stated that the ceasefire has essentially paused the conflict. Following this reasoning, the administration has not yet fulfilled the requirement dictated by a 1973 law to acquire formal congressional approval for military action extending beyond 60 days.
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A senior administration official, who requested anonymity to discuss the administration’s stance, mentioned regarding that law, “the hostilities that began on Saturday, Feb. 28 have ended.” The official noted that U.S. military and Iran have not engaged in combat since the two-week ceasefire that started on April 7.
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First Published: May 1, 2026 10:52 PM IST
