Trump Notifies Congress of End to Iran Hostilities Amid Stalled Peace Talks

President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that hostilities between the United States and Iran have concluded, effective May 1, 2026. In letters sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley, the President cited the 60-day deadline of the War Powers Resolution. The administration noted that there has been no direct exchange of fire since April 7, though both the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz remain in place. Despite the formal notification, the diplomatic and military situation remains tense. Iran has submitted a new proposal for a second round of peace talks after initial offers were rejected; however, President Trump stated he is "not satisfied" with the current terms. Separately, the President received a high-level military briefing on April 30 regarding potential "short and powerful" operational plans for strikes against Iranian infrastructure should negotiations fail to progress. Regional tensions continue to impact global energy markets as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz persists. While the U.S. executive branch views the current ceasefire as a pause in active hostilities, Iranian military commanders have warned that any renewed U.S. aggression will be met with sustained and painful retaliation. No new military engagements or cyber operations were reported in the last 24 hours.