On June 13, Trump stated on the social media platform Truth Social, "The agreement is scheduled to be signed tomorrow," adding that "the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all immediately after the signing."
Trump criticized the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which was finalized during the Obama administration in 2015 and abandoned during his first term, calling it a "smooth and beautiful path to nuclear weapons." He asserted that the agreement he intends to make with Iran will be the opposite, serving as a "wall to no nuclear weapon."
He emphasized, "In fact, Iran no longer wants nuclear weapons and will not possess them through purchase, development, or any form of procurement," asserting that this agreement will secure Iran's commitment to denuclearization. He claimed, "Our relationship with Iran will be very different and better than those established by previous (U.S.) administrations."
Trump also noted, "Unlike the billions of dollars, including the $1.7 billion in cash paid to Iran by the Obama administration, no money will change hands this time."
The preliminary memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreed upon by both countries reportedly involves lifting sanctions and freezing funds in exchange for Iran fulfilling its denuclearization commitments. Trump's remarks suggest that no separate economic compensation will be provided to Iran at the time of the MOU signing.
He further stated, "At an appropriate time when all situations are stable, we will go in and secure the 'nuclear dust' (highly enriched uranium) buried deep in the strong granite mountains, thanks to our excellent B-2 bombers and outstanding pilots who participated in last year's bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, to dilute and destroy it, whether in Iran or the U.S."
Trump expressed his eagerness to work with Iran and the entire Middle East, hoping that the process of implementing the agreement with Iran will proceed quickly, easily, and smoothly. He warned, "If not, we have a last resort that we hope will never be used." This suggests a potential reconsideration of military options against Iran if the agreement's implementation encounters obstacles.
Regarding the signing method, virtual meetings and electronic signatures are being discussed. Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran are expected to hold a virtual meeting with mediating countries Pakistan and Qatar on June 14, during which they will electronically sign an MOU extending the ceasefire by 60 days, opening the Strait of Hormuz, and commencing negotiations related to Iran's nuclear program.
Initially, there were discussions about U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signing the agreement in person in Geneva, Switzerland. However, due to Trump's schedule at the G7 summit, remote signing has gained preference.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on June 12 during an interview with state television that "the signing and announcement of this agreement will occur as soon as the final stage of negotiations is completed," adding that "the signing will be done digitally and remotely."
However, Iran has not yet provided a definitive answer regarding the specific timing of the signing. According to the Iranian state news agency IRNA, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated at a press conference that "the exact timing of the MOU signing remains to be seen," noting that "it may not happen tomorrow, but we cannot rule out the possibility of it occurring within the next few days."
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also expressed skepticism about the signing on June 14. The IRGC claimed via its Telegram channel that Trump is exhibiting "unusual stubbornness" by attempting to finalize the MOU on his birthday, June 14. They added, "The proposed signing schedule by the U.S. is a test for our negotiation team," emphasizing that the Iranian negotiation team has clearly stated that the MOU has not yet been finalized and will not be signed on Sunday (June 14).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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