Hegseth: Trump Doesn't Need Congress to Restart Iran Strikes
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Trump does not need congressional approval to restart military strikes on Iran. The remarks came after Trump described the ceasefire as on 'massive life support'. With the Iran war in its third month, oil prices continue to climb.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump does not need fresh congressional authorisation to restart military strikes on Iran, CNBC reported. His remarks came shortly after Trump described the ceasefire as on 'massive life support'. The White House posture has heightened concerns that fighting could resume.
According to Hegseth, the administration considers existing authorisations and commander-in-chief powers sufficient to act. Democratic senators have argued that any new strikes without a renewed mandate would breach the law. Iran has yet to respond officially, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain elevated.
With the war entering its third month, global oil prices remain high. Brent crude continues to trade above one hundred dollars a barrel. Markets are watching closely for any sign of a US military decision or an Iranian counter-move.
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