BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 1. The White House has
notified the U.S. Congress that it considers the conflict with Iran
to be over, Trend
reports.
As stated in a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump addressed
to Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, the
military operation that began on February 28, 2026 has already
ended. A similar message was also sent to Chuck Grassley, who is
presiding over the Senate in the absence of Vice President J.D.
Vance. Under the U.S. Constitution, the vice president serves as
the head of the upper chamber of Congress.
Trump also recalled that on April 7 he announced a two-week
ceasefire with Iran, which was later extended. According to him,
since that date the sides have not exchanged fire.
Meanwhile, as no tangible progress was made in the nuclear
negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the situation escalated on
February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military
airstrikes against Iran. In retaliation, Iran initiated missile and
drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. installations in the
region. Following these developments, a two-week ceasefire
agreement was brokered on April 7 through Pakistan’s mediation.
However, during subsequent talks between the U.S. and Iran in
Islamabad on April 11, no consensus was reached.
On April 21, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he extended
the ceasefire until Iran submits its proposal and discussions are
concluded, one way or the other.
The conflict has also posed a serious threat to the region’s
energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Security tensions
around the Strait of Hormuz have led to a sharp rise in global oil
prices.
