Event Brief
Trump Avoids Calling Iran Conflict a 'War'
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
Summary: President Trump refrains from labeling the Iran conflict as a 'war' due to Congress not authorizing military force.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Avoids calling the military conflict with Iran a 'war'
WHEN: Mar 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force.
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