Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown David Ehl +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict Richard Connor with AFP, dpa, Reuters 2 hours ago2 hours ago Germany's Friedrich Merz says Iran has appeared more resilient than the US expected and warned that the conflict is escalating without a clear exit strategy. He said an "entire nation" has been humiliated by Tehran. https://www.dw.com/en/merz-says-us-humiliated-lacks-strategy-in-iran-conflict/a-76952959 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown David Ehl 5 hours ago5 hours ago A US president can order a military operation without congressional approval, but only for 60 days. After that they must seek formal approval from Congress. For the Iran war, this deadline expires on May 1. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-deadline-heats-up-trump-congress-showdown/a-76939852 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran's Araghchi visits Russia as talks with US on hold Timothy Jones AFP, Reuters, AP 7 hours ago7 hours ago Iran's foreign minister is continuing his diplomatic drive amid the war against his country with a trip to Russia. It comes after planned talks with the US in Pakistan were canceled. https://www.dw.com/en/irans-araghchi-visits-russia-as-talks-with-us-on-hold/a-76947020 © 2026 Deutsche Welle