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Utah Sen. John Curtis says the Iran conflict has proceeded without congressional authorization and warns it risks repeating Vietnam-era constitutional failures, urging Congress to define the terms of U.S. involvement as casualties and costs mount.
President Trump sent letters to top US lawmakers stating that hostilities with Iran have terminated due to a ceasefire, effectively sidestepping a May 1 congressional authorization deadline for the war started Feb. 28. The move highlights ongoing questions about presidential war powers, while Trump cautions that Iran remains a threat and negotiations via Pakistan-mediated talks continue with cautious optimism.