President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war and achieving denuclearization is set to be signed on June 14, U.S. local time.
On June 13, Trump stated on social media platform Truth Social, "The agreement is scheduled to be signed tomorrow," adding, "Immediately after the signing, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all."
Trump criticized the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which was finalized during the Obama administration in 2015 and from which he withdrew during his first term, calling it "an easy, beautiful, and smooth path to nuclear weapons." He asserted that the agreement he is making with Iran will be the opposite, claiming it will serve 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 further claimed, "Our relationship with Iran will be very different and better than those established by previous U.S. administrations."
Trump also noted, "Unlike the hundreds of billions of dollars, including the $1.7 billion in cash paid to Iran by the Obama administration, there will be no money exchanged this time."
The preliminary memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries reportedly involves lifting frozen funds and sanctions 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.
Additionally, Trump 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."
He expressed his anticipation of working with Iran and the entire Middle East, stating, "I hope this process (of implementing the agreement with Iran) proceeds quickly, easily, and smoothly. 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 faces obstacles.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, acting as a mediator, also announced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that a final agreement is expected within the next 24 hours, and Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace agreement immediately afterward, with a working-level meeting scheduled for the following week.
However, while the U.S. and Pakistan have publicly discussed the signing schedule, there has been no official announcement from Iran regarding the 'electronic signing on June 14.' According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated at a press conference, "We need to wait to see the exact timing of the MOU signing. It may not happen tomorrow, but we cannot rule out the possibility of it occurring in the coming days."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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