'We cleared the plates': Versailles dinner becomes stage for Trump's surprise signature of Iran deal
Key takeaways
- US President Donald Trump unexpectedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran during a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles on Wednesday.
- By: FRANCE 24 This screenshot taken from a video released by the White House on June 18, 2026 shows US President Donald Trump signing a copy of the US-Iran interim agreement at the Palace of Versailles in France.
- Read moreIran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor
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US President Donald Trump unexpectedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran during a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles on Wednesday. The move surprised ministers and guests who had expected a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland later this week.
By: FRANCE 24 This screenshot taken from a video released by the White House on June 18, 2026 shows US President Donald Trump signing a copy of the US-Iran interim agreement at the Palace of Versailles in France. © White House via X At a glitzy dinner in Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Donald Trump seized the opportunity to sign an initial deal with Iran.
Read moreIran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor