The Trump administration has declared that the Iran war has effectively 'terminated' following a ceasefire that began on April 7, which could allow the White House to avoid seeking Congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution. A senior official stated that hostilities that commenced on February 28 have ceased, as there have been no exchanges of fire between US and Iranian forces since the ceasefire began. The War Powers Resolution, enacted to limit presidential military authority, requires the president to seek Congress's approval to continue military actions beyond a certain period. With a deadline approaching, the administration's assertion may enable it to extend military operations without legislative consent, as it can extend the deadline by an additional 30 days.