Trump Faces Deadline on US-Iran War

US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline to end the Iran war or seek its extension from Congress. Iran has vowed 'long and painful strikes' if the US renews attacks, as tensions remain high.

Fri May 01 2026

US-Iran War Deadline and Trump's Decision

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a May 1, 2026, deadline to either end the Iran war or present a case to Congress for extending it. Analysts anticipate that Trump is likely to opt for a 30-day extension or disregard the deadline entirely. The current standoff is expected to continue without significant alterations to its course.

Iran's Vow for Retaliation and Control over Key Strait

Meanwhile, on Thursday, April 30, Iran vowed to respond with 'long and painful strikes' on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks. Efforts to resolve the conflict remain futile as Iran asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz, blocking 20% of global oil and gas supplies. Concurrently, the U.S. continues its blockade of Iran's ports, further escalating tensions between the two nations.

*Source: YouTube: Rappler (2026-05-01)*

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