Trump Claims Hostilities in Iran Have Ended, Citing Ceasefire

Trump sent a letter to top U.S. lawmakers on May 2, 2026, asserting that hostilities in Iran have terminated due to an ongoing ceasefire. The letter bypassed a legal deadline for congressional approval of his actions in Iran. The claim was reported by euronews, which noted Trump's assertion without additional context. The-hindu reported that there has been no exchange of fire between the U.S. armed forces and Iran since the ceasefire began more than three weeks ago. This report focuses on the military status of the conflict rather than Trump's political claims. The two outlets present different angles of the same event: one on Trump's statement, the other on the ceasefire's effect. The divergence between the sources highlights the lack of consensus on the narrative. euronews emphasizes Trump's claim, while the-hindu focuses on the military ceasefire. Neither source provides a full reconciliation of the two perspectives.