A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

The resolution states that Congress has the power to declare war and notes that Congress has not declared war on Iran or passed a specific law allowing U.S. military force in or against Iran. It says that using U.S. military force in or against Iran counts as putting U.S. forces into “hostilities” under the War Powers Resolution. The bill then directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless there is a formal declaration of war or a specific law from Congress that authorizes the use of military force there. This order is given using existing laws that set special, faster procedures for Congress to demand such removal. The resolution also explains what it does not stop. It says it does not prevent the United States from defending itself or U.S. personnel and facilities in other countries if they are attacked. It does not block the U.S. from collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or groups linked to Iran, including with Israel and other countries or international organizations. It also allows the United States to help Israel and other nations protect their own territory from retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies, including by giving defensive equipment and support.

This resolution is about when and how U.S. military forces can be used in relation to Iran without clear approval from Congress. It raises questions about the balance of war powers between Congress and the President, especially when military actions may grow into larger conflicts. For service members and their families, the measure could affect where and how U.S. troops are deployed in or near Iran. For U.S. allies such as Israel, it clarifies that the United States could still share intelligence and provide defensive help, even if direct U.S. hostilities in or against Iran are limited unless Congress gives specific approval. The broader public may see changes in how quickly and under what conditions the United States enters or continues military actions involving Iran. The exact impact would depend on future decisions by Congress and the President, so some outcomes are uncertain.