US-Iran conflict: Trump notifies Congress of resumption of war, giving Pentagon 60-day window
The US has resumed military strikes against Iran, with President Trump notifying Congress of a 60-day operational window. Tensions have escalated further with threats to nuclear sites and the reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports.
Why it matters
The resumption of direct military conflict between the US and Iran poses significant risks to global oil markets and regional stability in the Middle East.
This screengrab, taken from video footage shared by the US Central Command on July 13, purportedly shows US strikes against Iranian military installations. The United States struck Iran on July 14 for a third day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf as the foes battle over the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Photo / AFP
The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran today, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible.
Oil prices shot up more than 9% over fears of renewed conflict.
US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress last week that the US had resumed military conflict against Iran, the White House confirmed to AFP, giving the Pentagon an additional 60 days to operate in the region without congressional approval.
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