Islamabad Hosts US-Iran Talks Under Tight Security
Islamabad Hosts US-Iran Talks Under Tight Security
Pakistan’s capital hosts high-stakes diplomacy as Washington and Tehran push ahead with talks on a fragile ceasefire, backed by security and journalistic visa waivers.
Islamabad is hosting high-stakes talks as Washington and Tehran resume negotiations on a fragile ceasefire. Pakistan’s capital is under tight security as delegates prepare for discussions slated to take place in Islamabad on April 10, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a two-week ceasefire ahead of the talks.
White House officials have confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will lead the delegation from Washington, accompanied by US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the Iranian side, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are expected to participate.
Pakistan has deployed more than 10,000 police and security personnel to ensure multi-layered security for visiting delegates. Journalists and officials attending the discussions were granted visa waivers, and the talks are being facilitated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Attendance by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, remains unclear.
Analysts say the talks could reshape West Asia dynamics and have ripple effects on the global energy market, highlighting why Islamabad’s diplomacy is drawing international attention even as regional tensions persist.
With no official confirmation on every participant and dates sometimes shifting, observers say the next few days will be crucial as Islamabad positions itself as a diplomatic hub in a volatile region.
