Switzerland announced on Saturday that Oman will host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week. The US is pressing Iran to reach a deal to limit its nuclear program. A Swiss foreign ministry spokesman told AFP, "Switzerland stands ready at all times to offer its good offices to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran." On February 6, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in Oman. These were indirect talks with Oman acting as the mediator. Recently, Trump focused military threats on Iran’s nuclear program. US forces had struck during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran last July. On Friday, Trump said that "a change of government in Iran would be the ‘best thing that could happen,’" as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, increasing military pressure on Iran. Switzerland has long played a key role as a neutral go-between for Iran and the US. It has represented US interests in Iran since 1981. The Swiss embassy in Tehran handles all US-Iran consular affairs, including passports and protection for US citizens. The Swiss foreign ministry states, "Switzerland can either offer to act as a go-between on its own initiative or can fulfil this function at the request of the parties concerned, provided that all those involved agree." Meanwhile, separate US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine will also take place in Geneva next week, aiming to end their four-year war. Despite efforts, past talks in Abu Dhabi have not brought a breakthrough.