A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Key Points

• Sen. Duckworth and several other senators introduced a plan to stop U.S. military action against Iran. This comes after Trump started "Operation Epic Fury" in February 2026 without a formal declaration of war or specific permission from Congress.
• The resolution would require the military to leave the conflict unless Congress specifically votes to allow it. The bill points out that seven American service members have already died in the operation and the administration has said more lives will likely be lost.
• The plan still allows the U.S. to defend itself if attacked and to help evacuate American citizens from the area. It also lets the military share intelligence with allies like Israel and help partner countries defend their own borders from Iranian attacks.
• This move is based on the Constitution, which gives Congress the sole power to declare war. The senators argue that the current military campaign has no clear end date and was started without the proper legal consultation required by the War Powers Resolution.

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