US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that military operations against Iran resumed on 7 July, a move his administration says opens a new 60-day legal window allowing the use of military force without seeking fresh congressional approval.
According to a letter dated 10 July reviewed by Reuters, Trump said he authorized the operation in line with his constitutional responsibility to protect Americans, US national security, and the country's foreign policy interests.
The letter outlined the administration's actions, including a two-week ceasefire announced on 7 April, its subsequent extension, and diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.
It also stated that the US, in coordination with Israel, launched military operations against Iran on 28 February.
According to the letter, Iran later violated the memorandum of understanding signed with Washington on 17 June by attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Trump to order a new wave of military strikes.
According to Reuters, the notification was submitted under the War Powers Resolution, which requires US presidents to inform Congress when introducing American forces into hostilities.
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