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Iran live updates: White House in 'active conversations' with Congress about authorizing war

PHOTO: U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, in the Arabian Sea, April 28, 2026.
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Hegseth defends Iran war as price tag hits $25B
By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso
Last Updated: April 30, 2026, 7:29 PM

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this month failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of the blockade until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded "one way or the other."

Key Headlines

  • Senate fails to advance Iran War Powers Resolution for 6th time
  • Over 2,500 killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks since March 2, Lebanese health ministry says
  • US pitches foreign governments to join new coalition on Strait of Hormuz
  • White House in 'active conversations' with Congress about authorizing war
Here's how the news is developing.

Apr 30, 2026 7:29 PM

Senate fails to advance Iran War Powers Resolution for 6th time

For the sixth time, the Senate on Thursday failed to advance an Iran War Powers Resolution by a vote of 50-47.

But for the first time, Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Maine, voted with Democrats on Thursday in favor of advancing the legislation. Similar to the last five attempts, Democrat Sen. John Fetterman voted against advancing the resolution and Republican Sen. Rand Paul voted in favor.

"No more dodging, no more hiding, no more shirking," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor. "Republicans need to help us end this illegal, costly war. They should have done it long ago. The most important vote a senator can take is on matters of war and peace."

Republicans, most of whom have been reluctant to break with Trump, have pointed to the 30-day extension under the War Powers Resolution as a way to move the goalpost on taking a vote on the administration’s operations.

Friday will mark the 60-day statutory deadline to conclude the conflict. A White House official said the Trump administration is in "active conversations" with lawmakers about requesting Congressional authorization for the war in Iran.

-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa


Apr 30, 2026 7:02 PM

Over 2,500 killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks since March 2, Lebanese health ministry says

Israeli forces have killed at least 2,586 people and wounded another 8,020 in Lebanon since March 2, according to the latest tally from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

PHOTO: Two Israeli soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Ariel Schalit/AP
Two Israeli soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Ariel Schalit/AP


At least 184 children are among the dead and at least 735 children were injured, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said.


Apr 30, 2026 5:51 PM

US pitches foreign governments to join new coalition on Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct," the coalition would help with coordinating diplomatic efforts, including aligning on sanctions and information sharing to help with safe transit through the waterway, according to a U.S. official.

PHOTO: Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026.
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026.
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A cable sent this week by the State Department to posts around the world called on diplomats to announce the formation of the new coalition and "ask for partner participation" by Friday.

"The MFC’s efforts will enhance maritime domain awareness and support the safe passage of commercial operators and their crews," a State Department official said.

The Wall Street Journal first reported on the cable.

Notably, the United Kingdom and France have already launched a multilateral effort involving at least 30 nations toward securing the strait that could eventually involve deploying military assets if a peace deal is reached. During a Pentagon press briefing last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the U.K. and French effort as “silly."

-ABC News’ Mariam Khan



Apr 30, 2026 5:36 PM

White House in 'active conversations' with Congress about authorizing war

The Trump administration is in “active conversations” with lawmakers about requesting Congressional authorization for the war in Iran, according to a White House official.

Friday will mark the 60-day statutory deadline to conclude the conflict, according to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

After the U.S. and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump on March 2 formally submitted to Congress a war powers notification against the Iranian regime. Congress has not yet voted to authorize the war.

Most Democratic members of Congress and several Republicans have long objected to Trump’s military action in Iran, stating the administration has not been forthcoming with lawmakers or the American public about their objectives. These leaders have also tried to curtail the military action by forcing several War Powers Resolution debates and votes.

-ABC News’ Isabella Murray


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