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Resolution to Remove U.S. Military from Hostilities with Iran

Original title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

May 12, 2026

foreign policy military Iran War Powers Resolution national security

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution would legally mandate the cessation of U.S. military combat operations against Iran, potentially altering the scope of current military deployments and regional security strategies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Armed Forces

The resolution mandates the cessation of their combat activities against Iran unless specific authorization is granted.

The President

The President is directed to remove forces from hostilities and must seek Congressional authorization to continue them.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from against Iran unless Congress provides specific authorization or a declaration of war. It includes exceptions for self-defense and ongoing intelligence operations.

Key Facts

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or its military.
Requires a formal declaration of war or specific authorization from Congress to continue hostilities.
Allows the U.S. to continue defending itself, its forces, diplomatic facilities, or allies from imminent attack.
Permits the U.S. to maintain a defensive troop presence in the region that is not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
Exempts intelligence, counterintelligence, and investigative activities from the withdrawal mandate.
Allows the President to continue sharing intelligence with coalition partners if it serves national security interests.
States that this resolution does not constitute an authorization for the use of military force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mean all U.S. troops must leave the region?

No. The resolution only requires the removal of forces engaged in against Iran. It explicitly allows for a defensive troop presence in the region.

Can the U.S. still defend itself if attacked?

Yes. The resolution includes a that allows the U.S. to defend itself, its forces, diplomatic facilities, and allies from imminent attack.

Does this stop intelligence sharing with other countries?

No. The resolution states that it should not be construed to disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities.

Why It Matters

This resolution would legally mandate the cessation of U.S. military combat operations against Iran, potentially altering the scope of current military deployments and regional security strategies.

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Reassertion of War Powers

The resolution utilizes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to attempt to constrain executive military action, a recurring mechanism in legislative-executive tensions.

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Connected Entities

personMs. Velazquez“Member of the House of Representatives who submitted the resolution.”Map →

locationIslamic Republic of Iran“The nation identified as the target of the hostilities mentioned in the resoluti”Map →

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