Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi briefs regional counterparts on Iran's stance to end war

Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi: Tehran is ready to pursue diplomacy if the US changes its excessive demands, threatening rhetoric, and provocative actions. ARAGHCHI STATES THAT THE U.S. IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF INSECURITY IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.

*TRUMP SAYS AUTHORIZATION FOR IRAN OPERATIONS NOT NEEDED: NBC *TRUMP TELLS CONGRESS IRAN HOSTILITIES HAVE TERMINATED: NBC Trump seeks to deflate Iran authorization push by telling Congress war is over President Donald Trump notified Hill leaders on Friday, the 60th day of the Iran war, that US hostilities with Tehran are over — for now — and thus don’t need congressional authorization. It’s a significant message to Republican lawmakers who have grown increasingly anxious and, in some cases, open to a debate over Trump’s authority to continue the conflict under the War Powers Act. That statute requires Trump to seek authorization from Congress to continue the war after 60 days, or to notify lawmakers of a 30-day withdrawal period. Instead, Trump sent a letter outlining “changes in the posture” of US forces in the region, confirming the administration’s plans to reset the War Powers Act clock if conflict resumes. He told reporters Friday that “I don’t think it’s constitutional” for lawmakers to seek an authorization debate under the 1973 War Powers Act although he also said in the letter he will “keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution.”

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied. TRUMP: WE'RE NEGOTIATING BY PHONE Trump: We made strides in talks with Iran, but I'm not sure we're going to get to a deal. *TRUMP: US NOT LEAVING HORMUZ STRAIT NOW