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Trump Administration Continues Iran Peace Negotiations After U.S. Military Strikes
President Trump has outlined demands for ending the conflict with Iran that began on Feb. 28, including restrictions on nuclear weapons development and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. conducted strikes on Iran on May 7 in response to attacks on American naval vessels. Trump has stated that talks are progressing but warned of additional military action if no agreement is reached.
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The conflict started on Feb. 28. Trump has repeatedly said the fighting would end quickly and that Iran should agree to a peace deal or face further consequences. Trump predicted this week that the conflict would conclude soon as Iran considered a U.S. proposal to stop the fighting.
The proposal would leave several disputed issues between the countries unresolved. Key points under discussion include Iran agreeing not to develop nuclear weapons and allowing commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. “The talks are going very well but they have to understand, if it doesn’t get signed, they’re going to have a lot of pain,” Trump said of Iran.
He added that he would not abandon the current cease-fire agreement. The administration has shifted focus toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of global oil supply passes.
and Congressional Notification
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran on May 7 in response to attacks on three American naval vessels, the Pentagon said. It described the strikes as self-defense actions. None of the warships were hit, according to U.S. Central Command. Trump notified Congress on May 1 that he does not need its authorization to continue operations in Iran.
He cited a two-week cease-fire reached on April 7 that has been extended and said hostilities have been terminated. The War Powers Act requires presidential authorization from Congress when a military conflict exceeds 60 days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a similar argument at a White House briefing on May 5.
