Hegseth found a way to bypass the legal deadline for war with Iran through a truce
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Pete Hegseth announced a suspension of the 60-day deadline for war with Iran due to a truce. Senators are questioning the constitutionality of such a Pentagon decision.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims that the 60-day legal clock for the war with Iran is paused during the ceasefire, UNN reports citing AP.
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The Trump administration is facing a 60-day deadline for the war with Iran set by the War Powers Act of 1973. The law requires Congress to declare war or authorize the use of force, though it provides for a 30-day extension to terminate hostilities if Congress is notified.
The 60-day deadline for the war with Iran expires on Friday. However, Hegseth told senators: "We have a truce in place now, which, as we understand it, means the 60-day clock terminates or stops during a ceasefire."
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine responded: "I don't think the law supports that," adding that he has "serious constitutional concerns."