Iran: The Donald Trump administration has said that the United States is “not at war” with Iran, even as the ongoing standoff in the Middle East continues to pressure global markets and drive oil prices to record highs. The remarks came as the legal deadline requiring congressional approval for military action draws near.
Officials further indicated that a ceasefire with Iran effectively “pauses” this legal requirement for congressional authorisation.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday said the country is “not at war” with Iran. When asked about the 60-day deadline, Johnson replied, “We are not at war.”
“I don’t think we have an active, kinetic military bombing, firing or anything like that. Right now, we are trying to broker a peace,” Johnson told News.
“I would be very reluctant to get in front of the administration in the midst of these very sensitive negotiations, so we’ll have to see how that plays out,” he added.
Bureau Report
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