Odaily reported, citing CCTV News, that US President Donald Trump said on June 13 local time that the United States and Iran are scheduled to sign an agreement on June 14. According to Trump’s statement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened immediately after the agreement is signed. The report also said that the electronic signing ceremony for the relevant US-Iran agreement is scheduled for June 14.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Hold Foreign-Minister-Level Call
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on June 13 saying that Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar held a phone call that day with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal. This communication was disclosed alongside the arrangements surrounding the US-Iran agreement, placing Pakistan and Saudi Arabia among the regional parties referenced in the latest reporting on the process.
Iran’s wording on the timetable was more cautious. The report said Iran stated that the specific signing time for the memorandum still needs to wait. This means the US side’s stated schedule for a June 14 signing and Iran’s more reserved position were reported at the same time, with the final timing depending on the formal actions and confirmations of the parties involved.
Online Format Chosen for Logistics and Scheduling
Sources behind the scenes said US officials and mediators from several countries confirmed that the signing will take place online. The report said the main considerations were logistics and coordination of schedules. One key reason was linked to a scheduling conflict involving US Vice President Vance, who leads the US negotiating team.
Although Vance led the negotiations, attending an offline signing ceremony would prevent him from returning to the United States before Trump departs on June 14 for France to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit, according to the report. To ensure that the core US schedule remains aligned, the parties ultimately decided to use an online signing format. Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately after the agreement is signed. The report was relayed by Red Star News and published by Odaily under its technology dynamics category.