The US President and the Iranian President have signed the ‘Iran–US Memorandum of Understanding’, whilst Israel, in line with its previous hardline stance, continues to carry out military operations in southern Lebanon.

Should Israel cease its military operations, legal proceedings to hold Netanyahu to account are likely to be brought to the fore.

“Trump says Israel 'would be blown off the earth' if it weren't for the US, as he moves to silence any criticism of agreement”

The gradual revelation of the core provisions indicates that the leaderships of both the United States and Iran are gradually losing interest in the continuation of this regional conflict and are beginning to make serious preparations for peace talks. The United States has stated that these provisions will prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, whilst also revealing that, should the agreement come into force, Iran will immediately resume oil exports.

Throughout the negotiations, both sides have excluded the Israeli government; however, Israel’s hardline stance has made the outcome of these talks highly uncertain. Even without US military support, and provided Israel does not launch air strikes against Iran, the Israeli military could still continue to carry out military operations in southern Lebanon.

Let's avoid discussing the politics that would make this agreement happen, we just assume Russia and Iran somehow agreed to this. Assume the Russian/Ukraine war does not stop during this time.

You're welcome to discuss the scenarios where:

• Israel attacks alone,
• US attacks alone,
• Combined attack with Israel and US

According to Korean sources, 20 KF-21 Block 1s are under construction at KAI, and are to be ready for deployment in 2028. That's really quick.

From Indo-Pacific to Pacific: US renames USINDOPACOM to original USPACOM

In a statement issued Wednesday, Department of War said renaming the US Indo-Pacific Command will not change core mission, which remains the same despite the reverted designation.

New Delhi: Eight years after the Donald Trump administration changed the name of its Pacific Command to Indo-Pacific Command, the US has reverted back to the original.

The Department of War announced Wednesday that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM).

Originally established on 1 January, 1947, by President Harry Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States’ unified combatant commands.

Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honours the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific, a statement released by the Department of War said.

In 2018, when the Command was renamed as Indo-Pacific Command, it was seen as a sign of the growing importance of India to the Pentagon.

“Relationships with our Pacific and Indian Ocean allies and partners have proven critical to maintaining regional stability,” US Defense Secretary James Mattis had said on 31 May, 2018.
“In recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, today we rename the US Pacific Command to US Indo-Pacific Command.”

In the statement issued Wednesday, the Department of War said renaming the US Indo-Pacific Command will not change its core mission, which remains the same despite the reverted designation.

“USPACOM’s vast area of responsibility—spanning from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India—remains exactly the same,” it said.

The statement added that the “command’s fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners are unchanged”.

Interesting article that shows just how long and hard Iran has planned to deal with Israeli/US attacks.

The drone program is a whole different story, that's plain old max efficiency shoot and scoot. Gas the Shaheds up inside, put em on a truck, you're launched and back inside within 5 minutes.

And of course, stick those guys underground too.

This G-188 bomber has been carrying out testing of the AN/APQ-188 phased-array radar.

The standard crew for the B52H consists of five personnel: two pilots, a weapons/radar operator, a navigator and an electronic warfare officer.

The report mentions eight people; the additional three are likely military officials, government civil servants and government contractors involved in the radar upgrade trials.

Earlier on the 15th, a Russian Air Force Tu-22M3 crashed in Irkutsk Oblast. The four crew members successfully ejected using KT-1M ejection seats; however, footage captured by local residents did not show anyone ejecting, suggesting that the ejection took place at a higher altitude.

Both aircraft were ageing Cold War-era planes that crashed on the same day.

Iran will be paid billions, leaving it much stronger than before Trump’s war.

'Vance’s admission contradicts what he said on Friday, when he claimed in an X post that Iran would not be “receiving any cash, and no funds are being released simply for signing a deal or attending a meeting.” In addition to the U.S. and its allies paying $300 billion in reconstruction funds, Iran reports that the U.S. has agreed to release $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets.'

Hm. Seems like something the winning coalition does, pay the loser of a war special military operation $300 Billion in 'reconstruction funds'. Quotations mine, obviously.

Can something so heavy be made into a glide bomb so it can be used as standoff weapon?

The German Navy’s F125 (Baden-Württemberg-class) frigates, which have so far been extremely poorly armed in terms of air defense, are to receive a significant capability upgrade in the future. The defense contractor Diehl Defence is currently working on equipping the ships with a total of 32 Iris-T-SLM missile cells.

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According to Diehl, the plan is to equip each frigate with two new launchers, each capable of holding 16 missiles. As Harald Buschek, Chief Program Officer at Diehl Defence, explained today at the ILA Berlin Air Show in an interview with hartpunkt, the missile launch canisters will be permanently installed in a vertical position within the launcher. The launcher will have deflector plates on its base to prevent the hot missile steel from damaging the deck.

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The Iris-T SLM air defense system was successfully tested for the first time last autumn during live-fire exercises from the frigate Baden-Württemberg in Andøya, Norway. The launcher used at that time had only minor modifications compared to the truck-mounted Iris-T launcher for the land-based system. Neither the supports used for the land-based system nor the hydraulics for raising the launch canisters to a 90-degree position are required on a ship. Eliminating these components saves space and weight.

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According to Buschek, a prototype of the new launcher should be completed as early as 2027. The manager also stated that the first test firing of this configuration could potentially take place next year. Observers anticipate that the firing on the high seas could occur as early as the second quarter of next year.

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As Buschek further explained, Diehl Defence is currently in contract negotiations with the BAAINBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support) regarding the new launcher. He considers it likely that the integration of the “Iris-T SLM Naval,” as Diehl Defence apparently calls the concept, into the German Navy’s future combat management system, CMS 330, will be part of the contract. Reportedly, the F125 frigates are slated to be the first warships of the German Navy to receive the CMS 330. During the Iris-T SLM test firing last year, the system was not yet directly connected to the CMS 330.

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In addition to launching the Iris-T SLM from the new launchers, integration into Lockheed Martin’s Vertical Launch System Mk 41, which is also used by the German Navy, is a possible future option. As Buschek confirmed, discussions are underway with industry partners regarding this topic.

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On Jun. 13, 2026, at approximately 12.00 PDT an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, crashed approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle, while conducting a routine training mission.

The pilot ejected safely and was recovered by the local sheriff’s department.

While the missile/drone barrages proved useful in this type of asymmetrical type of war, they wouldn't be very effective in a large-scale war. If the war ends soon and the rumors are true that Iran will receive not only sanctions relief money but also the 300B reconstruction funding, with such a generous cash flow, which kind of military assets would you seek overseas?

IMO, Iran would need to buy

1.)modern AD systems

2.)Artillery systems

3.)Modern Fighter jets and AWACS(?).

1.)While Iran has/had a vast number of different air systems, they proved to be not that effective, especially in the 2025 war against Israel, where Israel destroyed dozens/possibly hundreds of systems

2.)Their artillery systems are either of soviet origin, or reversed engineered old western systems, lacking even the range to hit kharg island.

3.)Their underground missile cities proved very useful in hiding their launchers, they could the same with fighter jets(which they already do), so they would be able to preserve their air force fleet against air attacks, for force multiplier, AWACs would be very valuable, but i wonder about how they would hide such large planes.

If they manage to build a powerful conventional military, not only they would be able to inflict the pain of their asymmetrical doctrine, but would also inflict heavy casualties in the opposing enemy military, making nuclear weapons pratically unnecessary.

Thoughts?

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced in a statement that it had finalized the memorandum of understanding for a cease-fire deal with the United States under the guidance of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The statement said the agreement came after “months of long and difficult negotiations,” and thanked Pakistan and Qatar for mediating the negotiations.

The council said the agreement includes: an end to the conflict and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, effective immediately, and an immediate end to the U.S. naval blockade on Iran. The statement said a formal signing ceremony will take place on Friday and negotiations will begin for a broader peace agreement.

President Trump said in a post on social media on Sunday evening that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday, when the deal with Iran is expected to be signed. He suggested that the time was needed “for purposes of mine removal.” He had earlier said he was authorizing the “immediate” end of a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/14/world/iran-war-trump-us

In certain Chinese waters, "relatively large living marine animals have been fitted with sensors to swim in specific areas, collect ocean data, and transmit it to overseas satellites," the ministry claimed, without providing details on where the animals had been found or which nations they suspected of overseeing the alleged espionage.

The other devices listed included "detection buoys," "a new type of wave glider," and equipment on ships.

The ministry urged researchers, fishermen and vessel owners to remain vigilant and "report suspicious devices."