Washington, May 5 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Oversight Committee, today sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard requesting a classified briefing on the status of hostilities between the United States and Iran, following President Donald Trump's claim that the war has been "terminated."

U.S. forces continue active naval operations and have engaged Iranian vessels in recent days in and around the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring that hostilities remain ongoing despite the Administration's claims-and raising urgent questions about whether Iran is likely to relent under sustained economic and military pressure.

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