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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ana Trenas

Trump Panics as Iran-US War 1 May Deadline Nears: Will Trump Defy the Law or Will Congress Let the War Go On?

If Congress vetoes the Iran War on 28 April 2026, Trump must start withdrawing troops by 1 May. (Credit: Mark Stebnicki/Pexels)

KEY POINTS

  • The War Powers Resolution deadline on 1 May challenges Trump's military actions in Iran.
  • What is the War Powers Resolution?
  • Will Congress let the Iran War to continue beyond 1 May?

Under the War Powers Resolution, also called the War Powers Act, a US president who has activated the armed forces without congressional approval has 60 days to stand down before it is technically considered an illegal war.

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