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 says that Congress has the power to declare war, and that it has not declared war on Iran or passed a specific law allowing broad U.S. military action in or against Iran. It notes that on February 28, 2026, the Trump administration began a wide military campaign called Operation Epic Fury against the Government of Iran, which the resolution treats as U.S. forces being placed into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. The main action of the bill is to order the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran, unless Congress later passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. This direction is given using existing laws that set up fast-track procedures for such withdrawal resolutions. The bill also explains what it does not stop. It does not bar the United States from defending itself, its people, or its facilities in other countries from attack. It does not block the collection, study, or sharing of intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxy groups, including sharing this information with partner countries and international organizations. It also allows the United States to help partner countries that have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, by helping them intercept retaliatory attacks on their territory or by giving them defensive equipment and supplies. Finally, the bill clearly says that it should not be read as giving any new authorization to use military force. It points to the War Powers Resolution to make clear that passing this joint resolution does not itself count as approval to start or expand hostilities.

This resolution matters for how the United States decides to use military force, especially in situations that look like war but have not been formally authorized by Congress. It tries to enforce the idea that both branches of government must agree before the country stays in large-scale hostilities with another nation, in this case Iran. For members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, the resolution could affect whether and how long troops are involved in combat or related operations in or against Iran. For people in the United States and in the region, it could influence the risk of a wider war, although the exact effects would depend on later actions by the President, Congress, Iran, and other countries. The bill also affects U.S. relations with partner countries that have been attacked by Iran. It aims to limit direct U.S. involvement in hostilities while still allowing intelligence sharing and defensive support, which may shape how those partners view U.S. commitments and cooperation.