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 any hostilities against or within Iran that have not been specifically authorized by a declaration of war or a formal authorization for the use of military force. The measure specifies 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 and the U.S. Armed Forces by requiring the removal of military personnel from hostilities involving Iran that lack congressional authorization. It also impacts U.S. personnel and facilities located in other nations by maintaining the authority to engage in defensive actions on their behalf. Additionally, the measure concerns the legislative relationship between the President and Congress regarding the legal authority to conduct military operations.

• Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities. Directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities occurring within or directed against Iran.
• Requirement for Congressional authorization. Specifies that military actions against Iran must cease unless Congress has enacted a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.
• 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 from an attack.

This resolution reinforces the constitutional and statutory requirement for a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force prior to engaging in hostilities against Iran, while maintaining existing authorities regarding national self-defense.

The resolution aims to require the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized such actions through a declaration of war or a formal authorization for the use of military force. It also clarifies that these restrictions do not prevent the military from defending the United States or its personnel and facilities against attacks.