Trump has officially notified Congress of a “new war” against Iran

The Trump administration formally notified Congress that military activities against Iran resumed last week, renewing questions about the administration’s obligation to seek congressional approval for a war that began in February.

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Part of The US-Iran war: Congress's war powers votes and the fight over the war

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The New RepublicLeft· Jul 14, 2026

Democrats Outraged as Trump Tries to Reset the Clock on Iran War

TruthoutLeft· Jul 14, 2026

Trump Says Iran War Has Restarted, Potentially Resetting War Powers Clock

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Deseret NewsCenter· Jul 14, 2026

Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers

The HillCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Trump formally informs Congress of Iran war resumption

Deseret NewsCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Trump formally notifies Congress of resumed military action in Iran

Roll CallCenter· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Trump informs Congress of renewed military action against Iran

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End Time HeadlinesLean Right· Jul 14, 2026

Trump has officially notified Congress of a “new war” against Iran

TownhallRight· Jul 14, 2026

President Trump Officially Informed Congress That the War Against Iran Has Resumed

RedStateRight· Jul 14, 2026

It's War: Trump Formally Notifies Congress US-Iran Conflict Has Reignited, 60-Day Countdown Starts Now

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Trump informs Congress of renewed military action against Iran

The Daily WireRight· Jul 13, 2026

Trump Restarts War Powers Clock With New Iran Campaign

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Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 13, 2026

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

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