Middle East live: Iran says US war deal could be signed remotely in 'coming days'

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Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that a draft agreement to end the war with the United States could be signed remotely within days, with negotiations now in their final stages. The framework would address the US naval blockade and administration of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly a third of global maritime oil trade passes. Araghchi's statement marks a significant shift in rhetoric from both sides after months of escalating tensions. The deal's specifics remain unclear, and it's uncertain whether both parties will ratify whatever agreement emerges.