Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said Wednesday that one option under consideration is for President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian to sign the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding in Switzerland, according to Iranian media. The spokesman notably did not mention Mojtaba Khamenei, correcting earlier erroneous reports. The full 14-point MoU text, published earlier Wednesday, includes an immediate end to war on all fronts, $300 billion in U.S.-led reconstruction for Iran, full sanctions removal, and nuclear commitments.
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman confirmed Wednesday evening that Tehran is examining the possibility of having President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian sign the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding in Switzerland, according to Iranian media reports monitored by The Zioneer. The spokesman emphasized this is one option under consideration and did not mention Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, correcting earlier erroneous reports circulating on social media that suggested he would appear at the signing ceremony.
This development follows the publication earlier Wednesday of the full 14-point MoU text, which The Zioneer reported on at 12:58. The document, confirmed by a White House official, outlines a comprehensive framework: an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon; a 60-day timeline for negotiating a final agreement; U.S. commitment to lift the naval blockade within 30 days and withdraw forces near Iran within 30 days after the final agreement; Iranian commitment to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days; $300 billion in U.S.-led economic reconstruction for Iran; full removal of all sanctions including UN Security Council, IAEA Board of Governors, and U.S. unilateral and secondary sanctions; a nuclear commitment that Iran will not acquire or develop nuclear weapons, with enriched material handled through on-site dilution under IAEA supervision; and U.S. issuance of licenses permitting Iranian crude oil exports and access to frozen assets.
A senior American official cited in the same reports said the MoU has been signed but either side can withdraw until a binding final deal is reached. An earlier statement from Iran's foreign minister, reported at 20:32, confirmed that the Switzerland venue is being examined for the presidential signing. The 60-day negotiation period begins upon signing, with articles 1 (ceasefire), 4 (naval blockade), 5 (Hormuz), 10 (oil exports), and 11 (frozen assets) being implemented immediately.
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