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.

This section lays out Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, affirming that this power rests solely with the legislative branch. It explicitly states that Congress has not declared war on Iran or authorized the use of military force against it. Furthermore, it clarifies that any use of military force against Iran would constitute 'hostilities' under the War Powers Resolution, triggering specific congressional oversight procedures.

This is the core operative provision, directing the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran. This directive is contingent on the absence of an explicit declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force by Congress. It invokes specific expedited procedures under existing law for such resolutions.

This subsection clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the U.S. from taking certain actions. Specifically, it allows for defending against attacks on the U.S. or its personnel/facilities, collecting and sharing intelligence with partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and assisting those partner countries in intercepting retaliatory attacks or providing defensive materiel support. This ensures that the directive for removal does not impede essential self-defense or allied support.