; (B) preventing Iran from achieving a nuclear weapons capability; and (C) supporting the people of Iraq, Iran, and other countries throughout the Middle East who demand an end to government corruption and violations of basic human rights. (5) Over the past eight months, in response to rising tensions with Iran, the United States has introduced over 15,000 additional forces into the Middle East. (6) When the United States uses military force, the American people and members of the United States Armed Forces deserve a credible explanation regarding such use of military force. (7) The War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.) requires the President to consult with Congress in every possible instance before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities. (8) Congress has not authorized the President to use military force against Iran. (b) Termination Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran or any part of its government or military, unless— (1) Congress has declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of the Armed Forces; or (2) such use of the Armed Forces is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its Armed Forces, consistent with the requirements of the War Powers Resolution. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed— (1) to prevent the President from using military force against al Qaeda or associated forces; (2) to limit the obligations of the executive branch set forth in the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.)