Islamabad Prepares High Security Measures for US-Iran Talks

March 12, Kathmandu – Pakistan has strengthened security and management protocols for the high-level talks between the United States and Iran. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that a comprehensive plan has been developed to ensure the full security of foreign delegations. Authorities in Islamabad have intensified security measures ahead of the negotiations. To facilitate smooth arrangements, local holidays have been declared in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Under the “Blue Book” VIP protocol, police, paramilitary forces, and other security agencies have been deployed. According to Xinhua, different routes have been designated for the movement of foreign delegations. Islamabad police issued a traffic advisory, informing that traffic will be diverted from the expressway. Pakistan has put rescue services and hospitals on high alert considering the talks. The five-star Serena Hotel, located in the Red Zone, has been fully reserved for the delegations.

Multiple entry points to the capital will be closed during the stay of the Iranian and American delegations. To bring both parties to the negotiation table, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Isaac Dar held consultations with regional leaders and established diplomatic contacts with Tehran and Washington. Analysts have noted that Pakistan’s historical ties and neutrality play a crucial role in advancing dialogue. The Iranian delegation has already arrived in Islamabad, while the US delegation is expected soon. The US team is led by Vice President J.D. Vance, and Iran’s delegation is headed by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.