[Trump Reportedly Notifies Congress of Renewed Iran Conflict] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on July 14, the *New York Times* reported on the 13th that U.S. President Trump has formally notified Congress of the renewed outbreak of conflict with Iran. The report stated that the newspaper obtained a letter on the 10th from Trump to congressional leaders, in which he wrote that on the 7th, U.S. forces carried out 'defensive strikes' on targets within Iran. The report noted that this letter has once again intensified the dispute between Congress and the White House. Although both the House and Senate had previously voted to require the president to end the war or seek approval to continue actions, the White House insists that Trump, as Commander-in-Chief, is acting within the constitutional scope of his authority.