Pakistan tightens security ahead of US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Pakistan has ramped up security measures in Islamabad ahead of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran, with authorities sealing off key areas of the capital.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered full security arrangements, including the complete closure of Islamabad’s Red Zone, allowing access only to authorised personnel during the negotiations.

The talks, set to take place on Saturday, aim to extend a fragile two-week ceasefire and explore a broader path toward a lasting peace agreement amid ongoing regional tensions.

The U.S. delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by senior figures including Jared Kushner, while Iran’s team is headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Pakistan, which recently mediated a ceasefire between the two sides, is now facilitating direct engagement in an effort to stabilise the situation and prevent further escalation.

Key issues expected to dominate the agenda include Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.

Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high as Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that Lebanon is not part of the truce.

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