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US Defense Secretary: Trump can continue military operations against Iran without seeking congressional approval.
May 5, 2026
CoinFeed News
CoinFeed reported on May 5th, citing CCTV, that US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth stated that given the current administration's assessment that the ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect, President Trump can continue military operations without seeking congressional approval. Hegseth insisted that if Trump orders a resumption of military strikes, discussions on the matter will naturally take place.