Trump confronts War Powers Resolution deadline on Iran conflict. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, US presidents can conduct military operations for only 60 days without congressional approval. After that period, Congress must declare or authorize the war, or the president must end operations. Trump's blockade of Iranian ports falls under this requirement despite the current ceasefire. Historically, the resolution has proven ineffective with presidents finding loopholes and Congress reluctant to enforce its provisions. However, Republican lawmakers now see this mechanism as a potential tool to end an unpopular war. If Trump ignores the deadline, he risks breaching federal law, though enforcement remains uncertain given past presidential non-compliance.
