Hegseth argues 60-day clock on Iran war stopped with ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the 60-day clock on the Iran war stopped with the ceasefire, with the milestone approaching on Friday as Democratic lawmakers prepared another war powers vote. Multiple outlets report Hegseth’s claim alongside ongoing Senate hearings and pressure over congressional authorization, while supporters note continued debate over whether the ceasefire pauses or ends the clock. PBS NewsHour notes talks to end the war remain at a standstill and the blockade of Iranian docks is described as impenetrable, while The New York Times frames the eve of the 60-day deadline for congressional action and the ceasefire context.