Senate Majority Leader John Thune has stated that President Trump has the power to extend military strikes beyond the 60-day period set by the War Powers Act. This statement is expected to be debated by the Senate this week. Thune disputes some Senate colleagues' interpretation that the 1973 Act requires an authorization for use of military force for military operations that extend past 60 days. The Defense Intelligence Agency estimates that Iran's large arsenal of ballistic missiles could pose a significant challenge for U.S. forces and their allies.