Vice President J.D. Vance hints at President Donald Trump There may be a last-minute decision to attend the signing ceremony of the recently announced US-Iran peace deal.
Vance said in an interview with Fox News on Sunday night that he expected to attend the formal signing of the memorandum of agreement. However, he added that negotiations regarding the U.S. delegation were still ongoing.
“I think we’re still figuring out the logistics of who’s going to be at the signing ceremony,” Vance said in a televised phone interview. “I certainly plan to be there, but it’s also possible that the president himself will be there.”
The event is expected to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday following mediation efforts led by Pakistan and Qatar.
Why is Trump’s attendance still uncertain?
Despite Vance’s comments, the White House has not yet confirmed whether Trump will visit Geneva. The final choice may be heavily influenced by security concerns.
The U.S. Secret Service generally discourages simultaneous appearances by the president and vice president, especially overseas. The aim is to maintain continuity of government and reduce security risks.
The agreement means that Trump or Vance may represent the United States at the signing ceremony, rather than attending together.
Timing also complicates planning. Trump is scheduled to attend the annual Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France later this week.
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What did Vance say about the US-Iran deal?
“I’m not going to say everyone is going to sing ‘Kumbaya’ tomorrow,” Vance said on Fox News.
While Vance acknowledged there was still work to be done, he described Sunday’s deal with Iran as “an important moment for the United States of America.”
Vance said the agreement is based on three basic components.
The first is “immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, of course, lifting our naval blockade on Iran.” Guarantees that Iran will never seek, acquire or purchase nuclear weapons are the second component, he said.
Vance listed the third element as “to be clear, this will only happen if Iran delivers on its commitments.”
He also highlighted how U.S. consumers, who have been negatively impacted by months of high oil prices, will benefit financially.
He thanked the American people and said, “I guess my main message to the American people is ‘Thank you.’ Because of your patience, I think we solved the problems that plague this country.” ”
