Trump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities Restarted July 7 After 3 Tanker Attacks
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 13
Trump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities Restarted July 7 After 3 Tanker Attacks
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 13
Summary
A July 10 letter to Congress says U.S. military action against Iran resumed on July 7, formally restarting hostilities after Trump had declared the ceasefire over.
Three oil tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz triggered the move, with Trump saying Iran violated a deal requiring safe transit for commercial shipping.
The administration described the strikes as limited and aimed at Iranian military sites threatening U.S. forces and shipping, while warning more action could follow.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, presidents must notify Congress within 48 hours and generally face a 60-day limit without authorization.
That legal fight is already sharpening: lawmakers in both chambers are pursuing measures to curb further strikes, and Democrats are weighing court action.