Special Report for TIME: Democrats Signal Legal Action Against Trump… and the Iranian Offer May...

Democrats in the U.S. Congress are exploring the option of suing President Donald Trump if he continues military operations against Iran beyond the 60-day limit set by the War Powers Resolution without legislative authorization. They argue that this deadline represents the strongest opportunity to challenge the legality of a war they believe was initiated and sustained without meaningful congressional oversight.

Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are working to block any path that would constrain the president—whether by stalling War Powers measures in both chambers or by denying Democrats the political footing needed to force a binding vote that could limit the continuation of operations.

From a judicial standpoint, the road ahead appears difficult. Federal court precedents show a clear reluctance to intervene in War Powers disputes between the executive and legislative branches, often treating such cases as “political questions” beyond the scope of judicial resolution.

In conclusion, the article links this internal debate in Washington to the reported Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the blockade and postponing discussions on the nuclear file. Any de-escalation or ceasefire before the deadline could weaken the legal basis Democrats seek to rely on, while offering Trump a political off-ramp from congressional pressure by shifting the narrative from an “ongoing war” to a “negotiating track.”