"According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, any military action taken by a president without congressional approval must be reported on. Trump must take further action if he wants the war in Iran to continue."
"The War Powers Act does not give presidents an indefinite time to continue their military ambitions. Hostilities must come to a close if Congress doesn't authorize the war."
"Providing proof of that 'necessity' may prove difficult for the president. Notably, military intelligence indicated at the start of the war that Iran didn't pose an imminent threat to the U.S."
President Trump launched a joint U.S.-Israel war in Iran, which is nearing a legal deadline under the War Powers Resolution. By May 1, Trump must act to continue the war, as Congress has not authorized it. He can request a 30-day extension, but must certify that the military action is due to 'unavoidable military necessity.' Military intelligence previously indicated that Iran did not pose an imminent threat, complicating Trump's ability to justify the extension.
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