This joint resolution grants the President specific authority to use the United States Armed Forces against the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran . The authorization is designed to achieve several key objectives, including the demolition or degradation of Iran's nuclear weapons program and associated delivery systems, addressing imminent threats to U.S. forces or facilities, enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for U.S. and allied vessels. Crucially, the resolution imposes significant limitations, explicitly prohibiting the deployment of ground troops for sustained combat operations, occupation, or nation-building within Iran. It also mandates that the President submit detailed reports to Congress every 30 days, outlining actions taken, legal justifications, and an assessment of casualties. This authority is temporary, set to terminate on July 30, 2026 , with a brief wind-down period.