The Trump administration formally notified Congress that military activities against Iran resumed last week, renewing questions about the administration’s obligation to seek congressional approval for a war that began in February.
The notification, which the 1973 War Powers Resolution requires be sent to congressional leaders within 48 hours of military action, suggests open-ended operations following July 7 strikes that the letter describes as “defensive” and “limited.” It was dated July 10, the same day President Donald Trump declared on social media that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was “OVER.”
