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 joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has enacted a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. The proposal clarifies that these restrictions would not prevent the United States from defending itself, its personnel, or its facilities against an attack.

This resolution directly affects the President of the United States and the U.S. Armed Forces by requiring the removal of military personnel from hostilities within or against Iran unless authorized by Congress. It also impacts U.S. personnel and facilities located in other nations, as the resolution maintains the authority to defend these individuals and sites from attack.

• Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities. Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran that lack a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization.
• Preservation of self-defense authorities. Clarifies that the resolution does not restrict the United States from defending itself, its personnel, or its facilities in other countries against an attack.

This resolution clarifies the scope of executive military authority by requiring a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization to use military force for hostilities against Iran, while maintaining the existing legal right to engage in national self-defense.

The resolution seeks to require the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities involving Iran unless Congress has formally declared war or provided specific military authorization. It intends to clarify that such restrictions do not limit the ability of the United States to defend itself or its personnel and facilities from attack.