Trump Notifies Congress of New 60-Day Review Period for Military Action

President Trump sent Congress a notification stating that the United States is at war with Iran. The notification triggers a 60-day review period under the War Powers Resolution. The document was transmitted on July 13, 2026.

The notification describes the current phase of operations as focused on the Strait of Hormuz. It does not authorize new strikes or specify targets. The text states that the administration is providing the required notification to Congress and will continue to consult with lawmakers during the review period.

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, Senior Fellow and Director of the Keystone Defense Initiative at the Hudson Institute, discussed the notification on Fox Business on July 14. She described the notification as marking a new phase in the conflict.

The New York Times reported on July 14 that the notification fulfills a statutory requirement and begins the 60-day clock. The article states that the notification does not expand presidential authority beyond existing operations. No additional congressional approval is required for the review period to proceed.

The vessels' operators have not been publicly identified by the U.S. government. No publicly released evidence has documented specific Iranian actions referenced in the notification. Iran's foreign ministry has not commented as of July 15, 2026.