▲ U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
The United States and Iran have shown differences regarding the method of signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war.
While the U.S. stated that both sides would meet in person in Europe to sign the MOU, Iran drew a line, insisting that the signing would take place remotely without a separate meeting.
Reuters reported on the 12th (local time), citing a Western source, that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf could meet as early as Sunday to sign the agreement.
The report noted that Geneva, Switzerland, is considered the most likely venue for the signing ceremony.
Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the MOU signing ceremony with Iran could take place in Europe over the weekend, and that in such a case, Vice President Vance, not himself, would attend.
There were also reports that an advance team, including four U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft to support the signing delegation, had already departed for Europe.
On the other hand, Iran has announced a policy to proceed with the signing remotely, even if an agreement to end the war with the U.S. is reached.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on a state-run TV talk show that day, "This agreement will be signed and announced as soon as the final stage of negotiations is completed," adding, "The signing will be done digitally and remotely."
This is interpreted as an effort to address concerns that the sight of Iranian leadership meeting and shaking hands with U.S. officials could have a negative impact on anti-American sentiment, particularly among hardliners.
Analysts also suggest that this reflects an intention to emphasize a "victory narrative," portraying Iran as having emerged victorious over the United States.
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