Wire›2026 05 02›Trump Had 60 Days To End The Iran War Instead He S Just Pretending It S Over

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Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.

Legally, Trump must either cease operations or ask Congress for approval. He did neither, and Congress just went on recess.

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Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.Legally, Trump must either cease operations or ask Congress for approval. He did neither, and Congress just went on recess.
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