US expresses readiness to resume conflict with Iran
The United States indicates its capability to restart military actions against Iran if a satisfactory peace agreement is not reached. Tensions persist as negotiations remain unresolved. (sources: dw, aljazeera, france24, euronews, theguardian)

The United States has stated it is prepared to resume military operations against Iran, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the country's readiness amid stalled peace negotiations.
- The United States claims it is 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the lack of a satisfactory peace deal.
- Iran has denied the existence of a final agreement regarding peace negotiations.
Why it matters
The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, impacting regional stability and international relations.
↓ Congress can act on this
4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is SJRES104: 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..
SJRES104 · 119th Congress
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.
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What SJRES104 actually does
This story is about US expresses readiness to resume military action against Iran. This bill would If the U.S. is signaling it would resume military action against Iran, this resolution is a direct congressional check that would require Co.
If passed, it would:
- Direct removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities “within or against” Iran • Force an explicit vote on authorization if military action is to continue beyond narrow defenses.
3 other bills moving on this issue
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This story is about US expresses readiness to resume military action against Iran. This bill would Like S.J.Res.104, this is a direct War Powers mechanism aimed at stopping unauthorized hostilities with Iran if military action resumes with.
If passed, it would
- Direct the President to terminate U.S. Armed Forces’ use in hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes it • Create a clear congressional position on whether renewed Iran operations are authorized.
This story is about Iran war: US says ready to resume war if no deal reached. This bill would Expand sanctions tied to Iran’s oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemical logistics/sanctions-evasion activity.
If passed, it would
- Expand sanctions tied to Iran’s oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemical logistics/sanctions-evasion activity • Increase pressure on third parties facilitating Iran-linked energy trade.
This story is about US expresses readiness to resume military action against Iran. This bill would Prohibit obligating/spending federal funds for military force “in or against Iran” absent a war declaration or specific authorization.
If passed, it would
- Prohibit obligating/spending federal funds for military force “in or against Iran” absent a war declaration or • Clarify that earlier AUMFs (including 2001/2002) would’t be read as Iran authorization.
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