Switzerland says it is in contact with all parties and ready to offer its services

Switzerland's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, 3 August 2026, that it has maintained contacts with both Iran and the United States regarding any possible negotiations. Ministry spokesperson Pierre-Alain Eltschinger, asked whether Switzerland intends to host talks on its soil again, said: "Switzerland maintains contact with all the countries involved and is ready to offer its services should the parties wish it."

Asked whether such talks could again be held in Burgenstock or Geneva, the spokesperson said the ministry does not comment on details. In late June 2026, the Swiss Foreign Ministry had announced that the Iran and US memorandum of understanding would be signed in Burgenstock in central Switzerland, but that meeting did not take place and the document was signed virtually instead.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said at his weekly briefing on Monday, 3 August, that Iran currently has no negotiations underway with the United States, and that consultations are being held with Oman and focused on reaching an understanding on arrangements to secure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.