This joint resolution mandates the removal of United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran that lack explicit congressional authorization , such as a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It reaffirms Congress's constitutional authority under Article I, Section 8 to declare war and highlights the requirements of the War Powers Resolution for presidential consultation and collective judgment before introducing forces into hostilities. The resolution specifically cites recent military actions, including air strikes ordered by the President in February 2026, as constituting unauthorized hostilities. However, the resolution includes important caveats, clarifying that it does not impede the United States from defending against an attack on itself, its personnel, or facilities. It also permits collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence related to threats from Iran or its proxies. Furthermore, the resolution allows for assisting the State of Israel and partner countries in directly defending against retaliatory attacks or by providing defensive materiel support for such measures.