Trump Notifies Congress Iran Hostilities Resumed, Resetting 60-Day War Powers Clock

President Trump notified Congress on July 13, 2026, that hostilities against Iran resumed July 7, triggering a new 60-day window for military operations under the War Powers Resolution, Reuters and NPR reported. The clock runs into mid-September 2026. The administration treats the resumption as a fresh authorization period, despite House and Senate votes to halt the conflict.