U.S. Terminates Hostilities with Iran After Ceasefire, Trump Notifies Congress Before Deadline

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress on May 1, 2026, officially informing lawmakers that the hostilities with Iran that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated. The notification came just days before the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act, which requires the president to seek congressional approval after initiating hostilities.

The Free Press reported on the development in an article published May 6, 2026.

A ceasefire in the conflict took effect on April 7, 2026. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on May 6, 2026, that the ceasefire remained in force. The statement addressed the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions had escalated earlier in the year.

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, posted on X that events in the Strait of Hormuz make clear there is no military solution to a political crisis. S. announcement and reflected Tehran's perspective on the recent hostilities.

The Free Press highlighted these statements in its coverage of the conflict's status. S. and Iran began on February 28, 2026, leading to military engagements in the region. The War Powers Act's 60-day provision prompted the administration's formal notification to Congress about the termination.

U.S. troops remain in the region.