S.J.Res. 172 — 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.

This section states congressional findings concerning U.S. military operations against Iran, including (1) Congress's sole constitutional authority to declare war and lack of a declaration or specific statutory authorization for use of force against Iran; (2) the purpose and consultation requirements of the War Powers Resolution; (3) the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, introducing U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities; (4) 13 servicemembers killed and at least 380 wounded as of April 8, 2026; (5) the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' closure of the Strait of Hormuz; (6) the Department of Defense's deployment of additional forces on March 24, 2026; (7) a ceasefire effective April 8, 2026, followed by a U.S.-announced blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; and (8) the applicability of War Powers Resolution requirements and expedited procedures for related withdrawal legislation.

This section directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

This section states a rule of construction providing that nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from—(1) defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations; (2) collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence related to threats from Iran or its proxies, including with partners such as Israel; (3) assisting partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations with defensive measures against retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies or with defensive materiel support; or (4) providing assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation of U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities.