60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval • FRANCE 24 English

Added: 2026-05-08

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires Congress to approve continued military action within 60 days of hostilities, but its interpretation remains contentious as demonstrated by the Iran war extension debate, where the administration argues that achieving a ceasefire ends the 60-day period, while Congress faces challenges including recess, lack of supermajority for veto, and political reluctance to oppose the president.