The New York Times reported on the 13th that President Trump formally notified congressional leaders in a letter dated the 10th, saying U.S. forces carried out "defensive strikes" on targets in Iran on the 7th. The notice intensifies a dispute between Congress and the White House: lawmakers have voted to require the president to end military action or obtain congressional authorization. The Senate on June 23 approved a resolution limiting presidential war powers—demanding an end to U.S. military

The New York Times reported on the 13th that President Trump formally notified congressional leaders in a letter dated the 10th, saying U.S. forces carried out "defensive strikes" on targets in Iran on the 7th. The notice intensifies a dispute between Congress and the White House: lawmakers have voted to require the president to end military action or obtain congressional authorization. The Senate on June 23 approved a resolution limiting presidential war powers—demanding an end to U.S. military action against Iran and requiring future congressional approval; the House had already passed the measure. The White House says Trump, as commander-in-chief, acted within his constitutional authority.