The signing ceremony for the U.S.-Iran peace agreement is scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, where key representatives from both nations are expected to meet. U.S. Vice President JD Vance has confirmed his attendance, while Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are also expected to be present.
According to the New York Times on June 14, Ghalibaf and Araghchi are set to travel to Geneva for the signing ceremony. Ghalibaf, 64, has emerged as a prominent figure following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. He is regarded as a key negotiator during the current conflict and has been a significant player in the power structure for the past 30 years. Ghalibaf is one of the few high-ranking officials who survived the initial phase of the conflict, which saw the deaths of several top leaders, including Khamenei and other senior officials.
Ghalibaf previously led the Iranian delegation in peace talks with the U.S. mediated by Pakistan in April, where he met with Vice President Vance, marking one of the highest-level contacts between the two nations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
On the U.S. side, Vice President Vance will represent the American negotiating team at the signing ceremony. However, there is speculation that President Donald Trump, who is keen to highlight the end of the conflict as a significant achievement, may make a surprise appearance. In a phone interview with Fox News on June 15, Vance stated, "I definitely plan to attend, but there is a possibility that President Trump may join us. We are reviewing details regarding the attendees for the signing ceremony." Vance also noted that the peace agreement was electronically signed on June 14, and the event in Switzerland will serve as the official signing ceremony.
President Trump is currently in France for the G7 summit, taking place from June 15 to 17 in Évian-les-Bains, which is 45 km from Geneva. His Air Force One landed at Geneva Airport on June 15, and he could extend his stay to meet with the Iranian delegation if he chooses. The Guardian reported that it remains uncertain whether Trump will attend the entire three-day G7 agenda, as he left the previous G7 meeting in Canada early to address the Iran conflict.
The Pakistani delegation, which played a mediating role in the negotiations, is also expected to be in Geneva for the signing ceremony. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude on social media on June 14 for the diplomatic support received from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt during the negotiation process. The number and scale of representatives from these key mediating countries have not been disclosed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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