Donald Trump's administration has officially notified the US Congress of the end of the war with Iran. The White House outlined its reasoning in a letter that became public after the 60-day legal deadline for the conflict in the Middle East was reached.
Trump declares war with Iran over
President Donald Trump sent an official notification to the US Congress on the end of military operations against Iran. As noted by Politico, The White House outlined its position in a letter seen by journalists just as the conflict reached the 60-day deadline set by law.
This legal term implies that military operations should be terminated unless Congress authorises further use of force. Therefore, the Trump administration decided to follow the letter of the law and officially end the campaign.
The White House's argumentation
In a letter sent to Congress, the White House explained in detail its decision to end hostilities. According to the newspaper, the argumentation is based on the requirements of US law to limit the president's powers to wage war without the approval of the legislature.
After 60 days without a congressional resolution, the administration had to cease all military operations. This decision was a key factor in ending the active phase of the conflict with Iran.
Response and next steps
Trump's official announcement sparked a debate among US lawmakers. Some of them believe that the White House acted in accordance with the law, while others call for further parliamentary control over foreign policy and military operations.
The situation with Iran remains tense, but the formal end of the war could affect future diplomatic relations between the two countries and the US role in the Middle East.
Why it matters
The end of the war with Iran officially records the Trump administration's compliance with US law on military operations. This underscores the importance of parliamentary control over the use of force abroad.
At the same time, this decision could set a precedent for the administration's future actions in similar situations and affect the international perception of the United States as a state acting within the rule of law. For the Middle East region, this also means the possibility of new formats of cooperation and stabilisation.
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