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Decision on Geneva meeting soon, says Iran’s Baghaei

ARY News · Jun 18, 2026, 4:36 AM

Key takeaways

  • “The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was agreed to be signed digitally,” Baghaei said. “No signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland,” Esmaeil Baghaei told the IRIB’s News Network.
  • A decision on whether the meeting will ultimately go ahead is expected within the next few hours, he maintained and added that the participation of the negotiating teams in Geneva remains on schedule.
  • Regarding maritime operations, Esmaeil Baghaei stated: “Iran will charge fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has now been formally signed by the presidents of both countries, with the text finalized and the agreement officially in effect.

“The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was agreed to be signed digitally,” Baghaei said. “No signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland,” Esmaeil Baghaei told the IRIB’s News Network.

A decision on whether the meeting will ultimately go ahead is expected within the next few hours, he maintained and added that the participation of the negotiating teams in Geneva remains on schedule.

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