US President Donald Trump has informed top US lawmakers that hostilities between the United States and Iran concluded with an April ceasefire. This communication comes after a 60-day deadline for securing congressional approval for the conflict expired. Readers are encouraged to follow live updates for further details on the situation.

US President Donald Trump on Friday told the top US lawmakers that fighting between the US and Iran had ended with the April ceasefire. The president's letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate president pro tempore Chuck Grassley came after a 60-day deadline for securing congressional approval for the war passed. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.