Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/l09nodAcDB0.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Deadline reached for Trump to seek approval for war with Iran | BBC News [grPhsRgTB1o] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Friday is the 60th day since US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress of the strikes against Iran on 2 March. US law requires a president to "terminate any use of United States Armed Forces" within 60 days of such a notification - unless Congress allows a continuation. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews xxGTBVkK9rl nr0wPIoR8P2 3wX1r7pHcYT ugwcYhlhkN2 FbFor7718W5 MyJKEUKAWyq DsQR1egJGFF
Friday is the 60th day since US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress of the strikes against Iran on 2 March. US law requires a president to "terminate any use of United States Armed Forces" within 60 days of such a notification - unless Congress allows a continuation. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews xxGTBVkK9rl nr0wPIoR8P2 3wX1r7pHcYT ugwcYhlhkN2 FbFor7718W5 MyJKEUKAWyq DsQR1egJGFF