U.S. Military Operations Against Iran

June 17, 2025 – March 19, 2026

Where Things Stand

President Trump launched "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran on February 28, 2026, without a formal declaration of war, leading to the deaths of six U.S. service members. The Senate recently rejected a War Powers Resolution in a 47-53 vote that would have forced a troop withdrawal and required congressional approval for future strikes. To increase pressure, the administration also imposed 25% tariffs on any country trading with Iran and tightened sanctions to block their oil sales.

The Facts

Key Statements

WWashington Examiner

“The Senate rejected a resolution to constrain President Trump's military campaign against Iran in a 47-53 vote, with nearly all Republicans and one Democrat opposing the measure.”

This confirms the failure of the primary legislative tool intended to stop the military action.

TThe White House

“U.S. forces have struck or sunk to the bottom of the ocean more than 20 ships from the Iranian regime. America's military might on FULL DISPLAY. Operation Epic Fury”

This is the official announcement and naming of the military campaign by the executive branch.

Who This Affects

8 groups

Conflicting

Policies

These 12 bills represent a stalled effort by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to reclaim war-making powers. While the House attempted an impeachment resolution (H.Res. 537) for earlier strikes, the current focus is on Senate joint resolutions like S.J.Res. 115 and S.J.Res. 123, which serve as companion measures to halt the ongoing military campaign.

S.J.Res. 123

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Resolution to End Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran

Mar 10

S.J.Res. 118

Senators Propose Resolution to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes Against Iran

Mar 5

S.J.Res. 114

Senate Resolution Seeks to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Air Strikes Against Iran

Mar 5

S.J.Res. 117

Congress Proposes Bill to Pull US Troops Out of Iran Conflict Unless War is Officially Declared

Mar 5