Iranian Campaign Medal Act

The Secretary concerned may issue a service medal to be known as the Iranian Campaign Medal to a person eligible under subsection (c).

The medal shall be of an appropriate design approved by the Secretary of Defense and shall include ribbons, lapel pins, and other appurtenances.

Subject to subsection (e), a person shall be eligible for the medal if the person—

(1) served on active duty in the Armed Forces in support of a designated operation during the Iran-Israel War (including Operation Midnight Hammer, conducted on June 22, 2025);

(2) was deployed in an area of operations designated by the Secretary concerned as eligible for award of the medal; or

(3) performed such other service as the Secretary concerned may prescribe for purposes of this section.

Not more than one medal may be awarded to any person.

If a person described in subsection (c) is deceased, the Secretary may provide for the issuance of the medal to the next-of-kin of that person.

The issuance of a medal under this section shall be subject to such regulations as the Secretaries concerned shall prescribe for purposes of this section. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any regulations prescribed under this subsection are uniform to the extent practicable.