Washington: US President Donald Trump informed the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate today that hostilities against Iran have ended.

According to Qatar News Agency, in a message addressed to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson and President Pro Tempore of the US Senate Chuck Grassley, Trump stated that there had been no exchange of fire between US forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. He noted that the hostilities, which began on February 28, 2026, had come to an end.

US Congress had been pressing Trump to seek authorization to proceed with the conflict, which had entered its third month. However, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth indicated yesterday that military operations against Iran had ceased since the ceasefire was announced on April 7. He noted that this period could not be counted within the 60-day timeframe set by law before requesting authorization for an extension.