Trump's USA Iran War

Tomorrow, Trump may be forced to end the war – or break the law

Donald Trump is approaching a new crucial deadline for the war in Iran. On May 1, the conflict will pass the 60-day mark, which means that the president needs congressional approval for military action to continue.

The War Powers Act – which was passed in 1973 – has historically been ignored on several occasions, and various loopholes make it possible to circumvent it.

According to information to Time Magazine, Democrats in Congress plan to file a lawsuit against Trump if he does not comply with the law. At the same time, several Republican congressmen have expressed a desire to end the war, reports Semafor.

– The 60-day limit is very important to me, says Republican Senator Susan Collins.

Trump's war in Iran has proven unpopular among voters, while the president is not signaling that a peace agreement is close.

– There is a high political price for completely ignoring the law, says US expert Jan Hallenberg to DN. 

"Iran talks are taking place by phone – we are not flying anywhere"

The deadlock in the peace talks between Iran and the US remains. It is also unclear whether new negotiations are underway, but Iran is said to be working on a revised proposal, reports CNN.

However, the Americans do not seem keen on a new round of talks in Pakistan. At a press conference, Donald Trump says that all future, possible talks with Iran will take place by phone.

– We are not flying anywhere, says the president, after the American delegation traveled to Islamabad on two occasions in the past month for talks with Iran.

Trump also believes that the possibilities for continued talks depend entirely on what promises the US can get on the issue of Iran's nuclear energy program.

– There will be no agreement if they do not agree to the nuclear weapons requirement, the president adds. 

Report: Iran on the Move with Revised Peace Proposal

Iran is expected to send a revised peace agreement to the United States on Friday, sources with insight into the negotiations told CNN. Last week, Iranian negotiators submitted a proposal that involved the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz but that nuclear talks would be postponed. Donald Trump snubbed Iran at the time.

The White House has not commented on reports of a possible new agreement.