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In a 2026 diplomatic push, Washington has set strict conditions for a settlement with Tehran, including a two-decade ban on nuclear enrichment. The 2026 initiative requires Iran to relinquish its current stockpiles and halt all subterranean nuclear work. Media reports indicate that the 2026 framework aims for the full decommissioning of Isfahan and other strategic sites under international oversight. With a 14-point MOU pending, the 2026 outlook for Middle East stability hinges on these negotiations. This 2026 strategic shift aims to secure a long-term resolution to the nuclear crisis while integrating Iran into a new regional security architecture.