The United Nations Security Council is the principal UN body charged with maintaining international peace and security. Known for its veto-wielding permanent members shaping global conflict responses, with chronic deadlock between Western powers and Russia and China. Recently, the Council has been a key arena for Iran-related resolutions, Strait of Hormuz navigation disputes, and Lebanon crisis debates. Last updated Jul 13th, 2026
Iran will not allow inspections of facilities damaged by the U.S. and Israeli attacks, and UN Security Council Resolution 2231 has effectively lost its legal validity.
French FM Barrot: France will veto lifting UN Security Council sanctions on Iran until nuclear talks meet its expectations and address Tehran's ballistic missiles and proxy forces.
📌 1. Ceasefire
Immediate and permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, with both sides agreeing not to resume hostilities.
📌 2. Sovereignty
The U.S. and Iran agree not to interfere in each other’s internal af...
MOU IN SHORT
📌 1. Ceasefire
Immediate and permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, with both sides agreeing not to resume hostilities.
📌 2. Sovereignty
The U.S. and Iran agree not to interfere in each other’s internal affairs and to respect territorial integrity.
📌 3. 60-Day Talks
Both sides have 60 days to negotiate a final agreement, with an option to extend.
📌 4. Naval Blockade Ends
The U.S. begins lifting its naval blockade and restrictions on Iran, with full implementation within 30 days.
📌 5. Hormuz Reopens
Iran restores commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with full traffic expected within 30 days and free transit for 60 days.
📌 6. Hormuz Governance Talks
Iran, Oman, and Gulf states will discuss future management and security arrangements for the Strait.
📌 7. $300 Billion Reconstruction Plan
The U.S. and regional partners will develop a plan worth at least $300 billion for Iran’s reconstruction and economic development.
📌 8. Sanctions Relief
The U.S. commits to negotiating the removal of U.S., UN, and IAEA related sanctions on Iran.
📌 9. Nuclear Program
Iran says it will not develop nuclear weapons. Enriched uranium stockpiles and future enrichment limits will be negotiated.
📌 10. Status Quo During Talks
Iran freezes its current nuclear posture, while the U.S. agrees to impose no new sanctions or force deployments.
📌 11. Oil Exports Resume
The U.S. issues waivers allowing Iranian oil exports, banking, shipping, and insurance transactions.
📌 12. Frozen Assets Released
Iran gains access to frozen funds and assets, with previous reports mentioning up to $24 billion.
📌 13. Oversight Mechanism
A joint body will monitor implementation and compliance with the agreement.
📌 14. Final UN-Backed Deal
The goal is a permanent agreement backed by a binding UN Security Council resolution.
IRIB: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says the memorandum of understanding requires the United States to remove all sanctions, including primary and secondary U.S. sanctions, as well as restrictions imposed by the UN Security Counci...
IRIB: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says the memorandum of understanding requires the United States to remove all sanctions, including primary and secondary U.S. sanctions, as well as restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors, describing the move as the economic foundation of the agreement.
(Please note that statements from Iranian officials should be treated as claims until independently verified. The actual terms of the agreement will only be clear once the full text of the MOU is released.)
Iranian Mehr News Agency has published the supposed 14 clauses of the MOU
$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
Oil and petrochemi...
Iranian Mehr News Agency has published the supposed 14 clauses of the MOU
$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
Oil and petrochemical sanctions suspended.
Full naval blockade lifted within 30 days.
The U.S. commits to non-interference in Iranian affairs, withdrawal of forces from around Iran, and no new sanctions or force deployments during negotiations.
An immediate ceasefire is required on all fronts, including Lebanon.
The Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.
Iran reaffirms its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.
A 60-day window is set to negotiate a final deal covering nuclear issues and full sanctions removal.
The U.S. and allies must also present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion.
Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups are removed from the agenda entirely.
No final negotiations begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted.
A supervisory mechanism will oversee implementation, with any final agreement approved by UN Security Council resolution.
For the first time in its modern history, Germany was denied a UN Security Council seat. Portugal and Austria were elected instead. Germany received just 104 votes.
IRIB: A draft “Islamabad agreement” to end the Iran war remains under negotiation, with Tehran warning nothing is final and distrust toward the U.S. remains high.
Reported terms include eased U.S. restrictions on Iranian shipping, a phased...
IRIB: A draft “Islamabad agreement” to end the Iran war remains under negotiation, with Tehran warning nothing is final and distrust toward the U.S. remains high.
Reported terms include eased U.S. restrictions on Iranian shipping, a phased restoration of commercial transit in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, and possible UN Security Council backing within 60 days.
The Strait of Hormuz would reportedly remain under Iranian and Omani inspection control rather than fully reopening, while any U.S. military pullback near Iran remains undefined.
Tehran claims it holds a draft framework for a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S., per Iranian state TV cited by Reuters.
Key terms, according to Iran: U.S. forces pull back from Iranian borders and lift the naval blockade. Iran res...
Tehran claims it holds a draft framework for a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S., per Iranian state TV cited by Reuters.
Key terms, according to Iran: U.S. forces pull back from Iranian borders and lift the naval blockade. Iran restores commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days. Military vessels excluded. Strait traffic managed jointly by Iran and Oman.
Tehran says a final deal within 60 days would be locked in as a binding UN Security Council resolution. Iran's state TV stressed the framework is unfinalized and no action will be taken without "tangible verification."
Russia's UN ambassador says the U.S. refused to grant a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Elimov ahead of a UN Security Council session, calling it a violation of Washington's obligations under the UN Charter.
Iran's FM Araghchi won't attend the UN Security Council meeting in New York. Tehran cited broader circumstances and a U.S. visa issue. - Iran Foreign Ministry
Lebanon's Foreign Ministry submitted official replies to Iranian letters sent to the UN Security Council, disputing Tehran's characterization of Iranian nationals killed in an Israeli strike on a Beirut hotel as diplomats.
Beirut says Ira...
Lebanon's Foreign Ministry submitted official replies to Iranian letters sent to the UN Security Council, disputing Tehran's characterization of Iranian nationals killed in an Israeli strike on a Beirut hotel as diplomats.
Beirut says Iran's embassy never coordinated their movement to the hotel with Lebanon's Foreign Ministry and questions whether those killed held proper diplomatic registration.
The response also flags concerns over IRGC-linked activity and Vienna Convention violations inside Lebanon.
118 countries now back the France-Mexico initiative to regulate the UN Security Council veto after eleven African nations signed on at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya.
French FM Barrot urged remaining holdouts to join, calling for an end to "the abusive use of the right of veto."
Iran's ambassador to China says a future Tehran-Washington agreement should carry major-power guarantees and be submitted to the UN Security Council, with Beijing serving as a potential guarantor through its ties to Iran and Gulf states.
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon at the Security Council: "It is impossible to talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning the word Hezbollah. Lebanon will not be able to talk about sovereignty as long as Hezbollah continues to shoot at Israeli citizens and operate without interruption."
1. File an urgent UN Security Council complaint over Israel’s April 8 attacks on Beirut, which caused heavy civilian casualties and violate international law.
2. Reinforce full state control of Beirut: only official forces may hold arms, law enforcement must be strict, and violators referred to the judiciary.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam after the cabinet meeting:
"We will immediately begin strengthening state control in the Beirut governorate, and weapons will be held solely by the state across the governorate. Anyone who violates this will be prosecuted according to the law. We are filing a complaint against Israel at the UN Security Council over yesterday’s Israeli attack."
UAE expresses “deep regret” at UN Security Council’s inaction on Bahrain’s resolution against Iran’s attacks and Strait of Hormuz closure.
“The Council's failure does not lessen the crisis or our resolve,” the UAE says, pledging continued international coordination to secure navigation and global trade.
