Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=f4dfGY3IPm4 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 [e6Zr3W7xAbU] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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 wn6KcJTFVtx qxZUJOzqSmH N0cOBCGRIJ2 wYJMHn79ZWL FPIWgcGREWi
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 wn6KcJTFVtx qxZUJOzqSmH N0cOBCGRIJ2 wYJMHn79ZWL FPIWgcGREWi