This joint resolution mandates the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran that have not received explicit authorization from Congress. It underscores that the Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war , a power not exercised for the current military campaign, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury" by the Trump Administration. The resolution highlights the administration's own characterization of these actions as a "war" despite the absence of a congressional declaration or specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. The bill details significant consequences of these hostilities, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz , which led to unprecedented disruptions in global energy supply and predictions of widespread food insecurity. It notes the casualties among U.S. Armed Forces and the President's repeated threats of "total destruction" if his terms are not met. The resolution, however, includes provisions allowing for defensive actions against attacks on U.S. personnel or facilities, intelligence sharing with allies, and providing defensive materiel support to Israel and partner countries facing retaliatory attacks from Iran or its proxies.