This joint resolution aims to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran that lack explicit congressional authorization. It highlights that Congress possesses the sole constitutional power to declare war and that no such declaration or specific statutory authorization for military force against Iran has been enacted. The resolution specifically references recent presidential orders for "massive and ongoing" air strikes inside Iran without congressional approval, deeming these actions an introduction of forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. Pursuant to existing law, the resolution mandates the President to withdraw these forces unless a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force is passed by Congress. However, it clarifies that this directive does not impede the United States from defending itself or its personnel , collecting and sharing intelligence , or assisting partner countries attacked by Iran. This includes support for intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive materiel.