HRES 271: Expressing support for the State of Israel's right to defend Israeli sovereignty, to protect the lives and safety of the Israeli people, and to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within reasonable time to protect against such an immediate and existential threat to the State of Israel.
Congress: 112 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Condemns the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its: (1) threats to annihilate the United States and Israel, (2) support of international terrorism, and (3) incitement of genocide of the Israeli people. Supports using all means to persuade the government of Iran to stop building and acquiring nuclear weapons. Reaffirms the U.S. bond with Israel and pledges to work with the government of Israel and the people of Israel to ensure that their nation receives critical economic and military assistance, including missile defense capabilities, needed to address the Iranian threat. Supports Israel's right to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by Iran.
Editorial Explainer
This resolution condemns Iran's threats against the US and Israel, its support for terrorism, and its nuclear weapons development. It reaffirms US commitment to Israel's security, pledges continued military and economic aid including missile defense systems, and explicitly supports Israel's right to use military force to eliminate Iranian nuclear threats.
Why it matters
This is a non-binding resolution but signals strong congressional backing for unrestricted Israeli military options against Iran and commits to sustained US military aid. It sets the rhetorical stage ahead of potential appropriations votes and could influence administration policy on Iran negotiations.