According to foreign sources cited by Israeli media, the US, Iran, and mediating states are now discussing signing the Memorandum of Understanding remotely as early as Wednesday evening, rather than at a face-to-face ceremony on Friday in Geneva. If approved, the electronic signing would trigger the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and could pave the way for the first public release of the agreement's text, which has so far remained confidential.
A fresh report circulating among Israeli security correspondents Wednesday evening cites foreign sources stating that the US, Iran, and the mediating states are now discussing an accelerated signing of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) via remote electronic format as early as tonight — rather than at the face-to-face ceremony in Geneva previously scheduled for Friday. If approved, the electronic signing would lift the confidentiality clause and trigger immediate implementation of the agreement's provisions regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic waterway that Iran has effectively blockaded for months.
The report follows a day of dramatically accelerating diplomatic contacts. As The Zioneer reported at 18:39 Wednesday, the Trump administration and Iran were already exploring the possibility of signing as early as tonight. An earlier bulletin at 17:15 Wednesday cited Iranian media reporting internal debate over a remote ceremony despite logistical readiness in Switzerland. The shift to an electronic format — bypassing the need for high-level political travel — represents a significant departure from earlier expectations and appears to reflect mutual urgency to finalize the framework.
Foreign sources also indicated that a remote signing could clear the way for the first public release of the MOU's text, which has remained undisclosed throughout weeks of contradictory signals. The precise terms of the agreement — including its implications for Israel's security posture and the broader regional balance — remain unconfirmed. The development comes amid a series of conflicting reports over the past week regarding the timeline and format of the deal, including earlier claims of images from a signing ceremony that were later denied.
8 developments
- StrongInformed source: US-Iran MOU signing moved to remote format, not Geneva
- ConfirmedIran's FM suggests Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei may sign MoU in Switzerland; US official says MOU signed but not yet binding
- StrongUS and Iran shift MOU signing to remote Wednesday, sources say — Strait of Hormuz clause triggers immediately
- DevelopingIranian media reports details of draft US-Iran agreement
Source and signal
- Internal intake