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Switzerland offers to host signing of US, Iran peace deal

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  • Switzerland has offered to host the potential signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
  • A senior US official indicated an 80-85% confidence in reaching an accord with Tehran in the coming days.
  • Pakistan's Prime Minister stated that an agreement on the text of a peace deal has been reached.

Switzerland has put itself forward as a potential venue for the signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, according to the Swiss foreign ministry. The ministry confirmed its active engagement and close contact with both nations, aiming to support efforts toward a memorandum of understanding that could consolidate a truce and foster de-escalation.

Switzerland is fully engaged. We are in close contact with the United States and Iran.

— Swiss foreign ministryConfirming Switzerland's active role in facilitating peace talks between the US and Iran.

This offer comes as a senior official in President Donald Trump's administration expressed an 80-85% confidence level in finalizing an accord with Tehran within the next few days. The official's statement suggests significant progress has been made in the negotiations.

We are in close contact with the United States and Iran.

— Swiss foreign ministryStating Switzerland's diplomatic engagement with both parties in the conflict.

Adding to the momentum, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, a country that has mediated in efforts to end the conflict, announced on Friday that an agreement on the text of a peace deal has been reached. This assertion from Pakistan, a key mediator, further bolsters the possibility of a formal signing.

The United States was “80 to 85 percent” confident of inking an accord with Tehran to end the war in the coming days.

— Senior official in President Donald Trump’s administrationExpressing optimism about the imminent finalization of a peace deal.

The Swiss foreign ministry's proposal underscores the country's role in facilitating diplomatic resolutions. Should the parties agree, Switzerland stands ready to host the historic signing, providing a neutral ground for solidifying peace between the US and Iran.

Switzerland has proposed Switzerland as the venue for a possible signing, should the parties agree to it.

— Swiss foreign ministryOffering Switzerland as a location for the potential signing of the peace agreement.
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