Switzerland offers to host peace deal signing between US and Iran

Switzerland has officially proposed its territory as the venue for the signing of an anticipated peace accord between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its formal offer on Friday, underscoring its active engagement in the mediation efforts.

"Switzerland is fully committed. We are in close contact with the United States and Iran," stated the ministry. Swiss delegates are reportedly working to support the finalization of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at consolidating the ceasefire and facilitating a de-escalation of military activity in the Middle East.

The proposal from Bern comes as a senior official in the Donald Trump administration estimated an 80% to 85% probability that the pact to end armed hostilities will be officially signed in the coming days. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has served as a communication channel and direct mediator between Washington and Tehran, confirmed on Friday that delegations from both countries have reached a final consensus on the wording and terms of the peace agreement's final text.