Pakistan has imposed sweeping security measures across Islamabad ahead of crucial talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for this weekend, with authorities placing the capital on high alert amid heightened diplomatic sensitivity.
A 3-kilometre radius surrounding the luxury Serena Hotel in Islamabad has been sealed off, with all access routes blocked as both the US and Iranian delegations are expected to stay there during the negotiations. The hotel has reportedly been requisitioned by the government for an “important event,” and guests have been asked to vacate by Sunday.
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Security personnel have erected barricades, intensified patrols, and set up multiple checkpoints throughout the city. Officials said the arrangements go beyond standard protocols for high-profile visits, with enhanced airspace surveillance and emergency response teams placed on standby.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Moghadam, confirmed that an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad late Thursday night for the talks. He said the delegation would participate in “serious discussions” based on a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran, despite skepticism among the Iranian public due to alleged ceasefire violations by Israel.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also met US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker to review preparations and assured “foolproof security” for all foreign dignitaries attending the summit. According to reports, a 30-member advance team from the United States has already reached Islamabad to oversee final security arrangements.
To support the operation, authorities declared a two-day local holiday in Islamabad, underscoring the significance and sensitivity of the diplomatic engagement.
