Opinion: Lessons from our war powers past—60 days must mean 60 days

This press release from Senator John R. Curtis (R-UT) was published on 2026-04-01 and titled "Opinion: Lessons from our war powers past—60 days must mean 60 days". It focuses on taxes and touches on foreign policy.

Opinion: Lessons from our war powers past—60 days must mean 60 days

While recognizing the inevitable costs of ongoing combat operations in Iran, I acknowledge that the president’s actions were consistent with his legal authority. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 provides the authority for a president to respond to emerging threats — for a limited period of time. Iran’s consistent and increasingly disruptive behavior presents exactly the kind of threat the War Powers Resolution envisions. Left unchecked, Iran would continue to pursue its nuclear weapons capabilities, destabilize the region, threaten our allies, and imperil Americans at home and abroad. The post Opinion: Lessons from our war powers past—60 days must mean 60 days appeared first on Senator John Curtis .