It's been 60 days since a surprise US-Israeli attack on Iran sparked a full-blown war, with a fragile ceasefire still in place. The US President, Donald Trump, must decide whether to adhere to the 60-day limit on unauthorized wars or continue the conflict.
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, any war started without Congressional authorization has a 60-day limit for military action. The President must inform Congress of the war's scope within 48 hours of sending troops.
However, there's confusion over when the 60-day limit would end, with lawyers from both parties viewing the federal statute differently. Some believe the deadline would be 60 days since the strikes began, while others think it would be 60 days from when Congress was informed of the war.
The fragile ceasefire is also a factor, with some lawmakers believing it delays the limit. Negotiations between Iran and the US remain in limbo, with the second round of talks delayed despite Trump's extension of the ceasefire.
The future of the war and the US Congress's approval of military action to continue remains unclear.
