AMERICAN STUDIES PROFESSOR FAWAD YAZIDI: IF IRAN REJECTS THE CEASEFIRE EXTENSION BY MAY 1, WHEN US CONGRESS VOTES ON THE PRESIDENT'S WAR AUTHORITY, TRUMP COULD BE LEGALLY COMPELLED TO END THE WAR. - IRIB

American Studies Professor Fawad Yazidi stated that if Iran rejects a ceasefire extension by May 1, coinciding with a U.S. Congressional vote on the president’s war powers, legal mechanisms could compel President Trump to terminate military engagement. The transmission channel is political risk and legislative constraint on executive authority, which could reduce the perceived likelihood of sustained U.S. military action in the region. This development would primarily affect geopolitical risk premiums in Middle East-focused energy markets, defense sector equities, and safe-haven demand for U.S. Treasuries. A key catalyst to watch is the outcome of the Congressional vote on May 1, which could signal a shift in the U.S. posture toward de-escalation. Market participants will also monitor Iranian state media and diplomatic signals for indications of ceasefire stance ahead of the deadline.

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