Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated"
This declaration came as a critical 60-day legal deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 arrived, which would have otherwise required him to seek congressional authorization to continue the military engagement.
Despite the "terminated" status, a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in place.
Trump emphasized that the threat from Iran remains "significant" and that he will continue to direct armed forces as necessary under his constitutional authority.