2026 Israel-US vs. Iran conflict [Military updates/News Only]

another505

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But new guard won, and it's doubtful the lesson they learned is that they need to align "or else".
Old ayatollah was underestimating his own country, and he still was too careful to align.

New leaders now enjoy higher standing than even the standing Iran had during the Soleimani. Risk of hubris/arrogance is imho high.

Realistically Iran will now have more money, and if I were them - I'll try ordering J-10CEs ASAP. But this doesn't require much alignment.


This article states it really well
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A lot of old guards died from the 12 days war(not the recent one) and forced Iran to rapidly adapt. Most likely the new younger generation wanted to focus on state craft than continuing revolutionary zeal and now they have the opportunity.
 

FriedButter

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The MOU may be digitally signed for the 2nd time this week. Perhaps we can get the 3rd signing on Friday and a 4th and 5th signing event by next Thursday.

The United States, Iran, and the mediating countries are discussing the possibility of holding the signing of the memorandum of understanding, currently scheduled for Friday, earlier—possibly as soon as today (Wednesday)—according to a diplomat from one of the mediating countries and another source familiar with the details

No final decision has been made yet. If it happens, the memorandum of understanding will be signed electronically (for the second time), the clauses in the agreement pertaining to the Strait of Hormuz will enter into force, and the United States may finally publish the text of the agreement

Nevertheless, the meeting between the American and Iranian delegations, led by Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, will take place as planned on Friday in Switzerland to discuss launching negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, sources said
 
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Soldier30

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Fighting between the Israeli army and the Lebanese Hezbollah group continues. Video footage shows Hezbollah FPV drone strikes on Israeli Merkava Mk.4M tanks, M113, and Namer armored personnel carriers. The first FPV drone strike on an Israeli M109 155mm self-propelled gun was also recorded. The video was filmed in southern Lebanon. It's worth noting that the Israeli military has acknowledged that there is currently no effective, universal solution to FPV drone threats. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the launch of a "special project" to counter the drone threat.

 

FriedButter

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Full official MOU Text.

1. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war by signing this MOU declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts including in Lebanon and other provisions of this paragraph.

2. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.

3. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days extendable with mutual consent.

4. Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days. During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of prewar traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.

5. Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and, considering the needs for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.

6. The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalized as part of a final deal within 60 days. All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.

7. The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, IAEA Board of Governors resolutions and all unilateral U.S. sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and express their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.

8. The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons. United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpile enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon in accordance with the schedule mentioned in Paragraph 7 with the minimum methodology to be downblending on site under the supervision of the IAEA. The two parties also agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear needs, based on a satisfactory framework being agreed upon in the final deal. The final deal will confirm the provisions of this paragraph. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledge the critical importance of the nuclear issues above mentioned and express their intention to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.

9. Pending the final deal, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree to maintain the status quo. The Islamic Republic will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.

10. The United States of America undertakes that immediately upon the signing of this MOU and until the termination of sanctions the U.S. Department of Treasury will issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and derivatives and all associated services including banking transactions, insurances, transportation, etc.

11. The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran upon the implementation of this MOU. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will mutually agree on the procedures related to the release of these funds during the negotiations. Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.

12. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree that an executive mechanism will be established to monitor the successful implementation of this MOU and the future compliance of the final deal.

13. After signing this MOU and subject to the beginning of the implementation of paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10 and 11 of this MOU, and the continuing implementation of these measures, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will start negotiations regarding the final deal exclusively on the other paragraphs.

14. The final deal will be endorsed by binding UNSC resolution.
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Halcyon66

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US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text

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14 — The final agreement will be approved through a binding resolution of the UN Security Council.

Now he needs the UN????

Wonder if they are going to pay the 4 bil outstanding?

US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues

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