India, May 1 -- Sixty days have passed since the US launched a surprise attack on Iran, triggering a massive war that engulfed all of Middle East and also sparked crude spike concerns across the world. With a ceasefire currently in effect, the Trump admin is reportedly trying to use this pause in fighting to skip the need for a congressional approval.

The war currently stands in a limbo with no prospect for a deal, a US blockade on Strait of Hormuz that has sent ripples across the globe as oil prices continue to rise. The Middle East also bore the brunt of this war, with Iran attacking US bases in the gulf nations.

Trump has long received criticism from Congress for starting this war without any prior authorisation. The US president say...