President Donald Trump declared that the United States has “already won the war with Iran,” even as he expressed dissatisfaction with a proposed peace deal. His comments came on the 60‑day deadline under the War Powers Act, a decades‑old law that limits the use of military force without congressional approval.
Friday marked the end of the two‑month period, after which Congress must vote to authorize further military operations unless the president seeks a 30‑day waiver. The Trump administration has argued that the current cease‑fire effectively paused that timeline.
The president noted that the waiver provision has never been used before. “Nobody’s ever saw it before,” Trump said. “Nobody’s ever asked for it before.”
The ongoing conflict has continued to keep crude oil prices elevated. The administration has not requested an extension, maintaining that the cease‑fire resets the War Powers clock. Meanwhile, Trump reiterated his view that the U.S. has already achieved victory against Tehran, though he offered no further details on the peace deal he criticized.
