US and Iran Sign Memorandum on Ending War; Trump Issues New Threat of "Bombing" if Terms Violated

[Anchor]

The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war. With the leaders of both countries signing the document earlier than scheduled, working-level negotiations are expected to begin immediately. Let’s connect with our correspondent for more details.

Kwon Yeongin, where are you currently reporting from?

[Reporter]

I am currently in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.

Behind me is the resort where the U.S. and Iran were originally scheduled to hold the signing ceremony for the memorandum to end the war tomorrow (the 19th).

Located on a mountaintop and bordered by a lake on the other side, the venue is known for its high security.

I toured the inside of the resort a short while ago.

They are not accepting reservations until this Sunday, and signs announcing the talks, along with the flags of both the U.S. and Iran, have been put up.

However, the situation remains fluid.

This is because U.S. President Donald Trump officially signed the memorandum yesterday evening (local time) during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles in France.

[Reaching this agreement was not easy. (Bravo.)]

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed the document, and the memorandum to end the war went into effect immediately.

Because of this, there is speculation that the signing ceremony scheduled for tomorrow will be skipped, and the main negotiations will begin right away.

[Anchor]

Although President Trump has signed the agreement, I understand he still made remarks pressuring Iran?

[Reporter]

President Trump stated that by signing the memorandum with Iran, he has achieved all his goals and even more.

He fiercely criticized the Iran nuclear deal from the Obama administration era and praised this memorandum by attaching his own name to it.

[Donald Trump / U.S. President: The 'Trump Deal' is a powerful barrier designed to prevent Iran from developing any nuclear weapons that could penetrate it.]

At the same time, he noted that this memorandum is not the final version, and he did not miss the opportunity to threaten that he would resume bombing if Iran fails to comply with the agreement.

Furthermore, regarding the U.S. military's accidental bombing of an Iranian elementary school early in the war, which claimed the lives of at least 175 people, including children and teachers, Trump had previously claimed it was a staged event by Iran.

This time, however, he effectively acknowledged U.S. responsibility, stating that mistakes can happen during wartime.

(Video by Kim Si-nae, Video Editing by Park Chun-bae)
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