Summary

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, except for forces retained to defend the United States or an ally/partner from an imminent attack. Any continued defensive use of force must follow the War Powers Resolution notification rules and Congress must explicitly authorize continued engagement by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

• Directs the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran except for narrowly limited defensive actions.
• Permits defensive use of force only to repel imminent attacks on the U.S. or its allies/partners.
• Requires full compliance with the War Powers Resolution notification rules for any defensive actions.
• Any sustained engagement beyond immediate defense requires explicit congressional authorization (declaration of war or AUMF).
• Action is taken pursuant to the War Powers Resolution statutory procedures.
• Affects operational authority and places a statutory check on continued military operations against Iran without Congress.
• Does not change tax, appropriations, or domestic program authorities.
• Focuses on U.S. military posture and legal conditions for use of force rather than funding or new programs.