The Latest: Trump administration says war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline

The Trump administration is arguing the war in Iran has already ended because of an early-April ceasefire, a reading that would let the White House avoid seeking congressional approval. The key issue is procedural and constitutional rather than economic, but it could affect the scope and duration of U.S. military involvement in the region. Markets are unlikely to react sharply unless the dispute signals a broader escalation or renewed conflict.

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The Trump administration is arguing the war in Iran has already ended because of an early-April ceasefire, a reading that would let the White House avoid seeking congressional approval. The key issue is procedural and constitutional rather than economic, but it could affect the scope and duration of U.S. military involvement in the region. Markets are unlikely to react sharply unless the dispute signals a broader escalation or renewed conflict.