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 orders the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities in or against Iran, unless Congress has passed a formal declaration of war or a specific law allowing the use of military force there. It uses existing law (the War Powers-related procedures in 50 U.S.C. 1546a and Public Law 94-329) so that Congress can consider this directive more quickly. The bill states that Congress has not declared war on Iran or approved a specific authorization for using military force within or against Iran. It notes that air strikes ordered on February 28, 2026, inside Iran are considered “hostilities” under the War Powers Resolution. The resolution also adds limits on how it should be read. It says it does not stop the United States from defending itself or its people and facilities in other countries if they are attacked. It does not block the United States from gathering, analyzing, or sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxy groups, including with countries or organizations that have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026. It also allows the United States to help those partner countries intercept attacks on their territory by Iran or its proxies and to provide defensive equipment for those purposes.

This resolution deals with who decides when U.S. forces can be involved in fighting in or against another country, in this case Iran. It would limit ongoing or future fighting in Iran unless Congress gives clear approval, which could affect U.S. military plans and actions in the region. For service members and their families, the measure could affect whether and how long U.S. troops are placed in situations of active hostilities involving Iran. For other countries and international partners, it clarifies that the United States could still share intelligence and provide defensive help, even if direct U.S. combat operations inside Iran are restricted. The resolution also touches on the balance of power between Congress and the President over war and peace. It reinforces that Congress must authorize major, ongoing hostilities, while recognizing the President’s responsibility to defend the United States and support partners under attack. The precise effects would depend on how future events and any new authorizations from Congress unfold.