; the plain meaning of which is, that it is the peculiar and exclusive duty of Congress, when the nation is at peace, to change that state into a state of war . (4) Iran's support for terrorism presents a serious threat to the United States and our allies in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. (5) Missile tests by Iran have led to escalating tensions with Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Nations. (6) Iran has threatened to shutdown crucial maritime lines of communication, putting United States and international naval assets, as well as global energy assets, at risk. (7) According to the intelligence assessments of the United States, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action curtailed enrichment and prevented processing of fissile materials by Iran to levels which would preclude Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. (8) The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly verified that Iran has continued to comply with its nuclear-related obligations as required by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. (9) Noncompliance by the United States with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action risks an unnecessary conflagration with Iran through the use of sanctions against both allies and adversaries in the region and throughout the world, absent a clear diplomatic path for resolving the crisis. (10) A war with Iran would also endanger United States assets, personnel, and foreign policy objectives throughout the region, including in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel. (11) President Trump tweeted that Iran [w]ill suffer consequences the likes of which few throughout history have ever suffered before . (12) Loose talk of war and belligerent rhetoric increases the risk of miscalculation by either side and unsettles United States allies. (13) Section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541(c) ) states that [t]he constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is