H.Res. 398 is a congressional resolution condemning Iran for failing to comply with international nuclear obligations, particularly its commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The resolution highlights concerns raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including Iran's production of highly enriched uranium (now about 200 kilograms of 60 percent enriched material—enough for multiple nuclear weapons if further processed), undeclared nuclear material at multiple sites, and lack of cooperation with international inspectors. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately comply with safeguards agreements, grant full access to nuclear sites, and urges the U.S. government to work with allies to impose diplomatic and economic measures to hold Iran accountable, particularly through United Nations snapback procedures before October 2025. The resolution also asserts that if diplomatic efforts fail and Iran either withdraws from the nuclear treaty or achieves nuclear weapons capability, Congress should take necessary steps to authorize military force—though any actual use of force would require separate congressional authorization.
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