The US Constitution limits a president's war-making powers. A subsequent law passed in 1973, dubbed the War Powers Act, further codified that presidents must cease military action after 60 days, or receive congressional authorization to legally continue.
The over-reliance on punitive measures has led to their growing ineffectiveness, particularly evident in the context of the US-Israel war on Iran, which may further weaken the impact of US sanctions.
Oil prices extended their rebound on Tuesday as the lack of progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran continued to weigh on expectations of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.