'We cleared the plates': Versailles dinner becomes stage for Trump's surprise signature of Iran deal
Summary
President Donald Trump unexpectedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran during a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The signing surprised officials and guests who had expected the ceremony to happen later in Switzerland.Key Facts
- The signing took place on June 18, 2026, at a dinner in Versailles, France.
- President Trump announced the deal during a speech at the dinner.
- The agreement is an initial or interim deal between the U.S. and Iran.
- The event was part of diplomatic talks around the G7 summit.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefly left the dinner to get the memorandum for Trump to sign.
- The document was presented in both English and Farsi.
- French officials, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, were surprised by the signing’s timing.
- After signing, Trump told reporters, “We signed in Versailles” as he left the palace.
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