Iran FM says draft US deal to be signed ‘remotely’, possibly in ‘coming days’

Share The draft deal included lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and establishing arrangements for managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that details of Iran’s nuclear programme would be discussed during a 60-day period following the signing of the framework. (EPA Images pic) TEHRAN : Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that upon finalisation, a draft deal with the US would be signed “remotely”, which could happen “in the coming days”. “As soon as the final stages of our negotiations are completed, this agreement will be signed and announced. The signing will initially take place digitally. Each side will sign remotely. After that, it will be announced that this memorandum of understanding has been signed by both parties,” said Araghchi in an interview with state television.