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The World Tonight

The World Tonight

Trump tells Congress he does not need their approval for Iran war

1 May 2026

38 minutes

Available for 2 days

President Trump has told Congress he does not need their authorisation for the Iran war, arguing the ongoing ceasefire means hostilities have "terminated".

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