US Vice President JD Vance said that President Donald Trump may travel to Geneva for the signing of the emerging agreement with Iran, according to a report by Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The remark follows days of signals that the text of a deal has been finalized and a signing ceremony in Europe is being prepared.
VP Vance's statement that Trump may personally travel to Geneva for the signing represents a notable shift from earlier reports suggesting Vance himself would attend on the president's behalf. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Trump had stated a deal signing could happen in Europe that weekend with Vance attending. The latest remark, carried by Amichai Stein (i24NEWS), leaves open whether the president would join in person.
The comment aligns with a series of signals in recent days indicating the US and Iran have agreed on the text of a deal. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, a diplomat from a mediating country told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that the text is finalized, pending final approval, and US Air Force planes had flown equipment to Europe ahead of a potential Vance trip to Geneva. Reports also circulated of Trump seen in Geneva, though these have not been officially confirmed.
Vance's latest remark does not mention a timeline. Earlier this week he told The Jerusalem Post the deal was 'very close' and would be long-term, while also acknowledging it might take months. The emerging agreement would address Iran's nuclear program and serve US economic interests, according to Vance's prior comments. What remains unconfirmed is the precise timing of a signing ceremony and whether the venue has been finalized.
2 developments
- ConfirmedNYT: Iran Parliament Speaker and FM to travel to Geneva for US deal signing
- StrongTrump says deal signing possible this weekend in Europe, with Vance attending
- DevelopingDiplomat: US and Iran agree on deal text, Vance may fly to Geneva for signing
- DevelopingUS VP Vance says Iran deal could be signed next week — or take months
Source and signal
- Internal intake