Security Tightened in Islamabad Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks

Kathmandu. Security has been significantly tightened in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, starting Sunday ahead of upcoming peace talks between the United States and Iran.

US President Donald Trump announced that American negotiators will arrive in Pakistan on Monday to resume peace talks aimed at ending the conflict with Iran.

Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump stated, "My representatives are heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, and they will be there tomorrow evening for the talks."

Pakistani officials had previously announced road closures and vehicle restrictions throughout Islamabad and the neighboring city of Rawalpindi.

AFP journalists reported an increased presence of armed guards and the establishment of checkpoints near the most secure hotel in Islamabad, where the first round of talks between US and Iranian representatives took place.

As a security precaution, most roads leading to the Serena Hotel have been closed since Sunday, with barbed wire, barricades, heavy security, and traffic diversions in place.

"Citizens are earnestly requested to cooperate with security agencies," a city official posted on X.