Security has been placed on high alert in Islamabad ahead of a likely second round of talks between the United States and Iran, according to official sources on Thursday.
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Sources said security arrangements have been finalised in the federal capital’s Red Zone and other sensitive areas. Additional police contingents have been summoned from various districts of Punjab to reinforce existing deployments. These units are expected to arrive in Islamabad later tonight for special duty, reflecting the heightened alert level in the city.
Pakistan has begun preparations for a likely second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, with “foolproof security arrangements” under way, sources say
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The increased security follows remarks by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who indicated that the next round of in-person talks between Washington and Tehran is likely to take place in Pakistan. Speaking during a press briefing, Leavitt said that while a second meeting has not yet been formally scheduled, efforts to arrange it are “productive and ongoing.”
She suggested that the talks would “very likely be in the same place as they were last time,” pointing to Pakistan as the expected venue. Leavitt praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue, calling it a central mediator in the process. She added that although other countries have expressed interest, the administration of US President Donald Trump prefers to keep communication streamlined through Islamabad.
Leavitt also noted that discussions with Iran have continued even after the United States abruptly exited the first in-person meeting over the weekend, describing the ongoing contacts as constructive.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Office of Pakistan said the recent regional engagements by senior leadership are part of broader peace efforts. In a press briefing, officials stated that Asim Munir’s visit to Iran and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s trip to Saudi Arabia are linked to Islamabad’s diplomatic outreach aimed at reducing regional tensions.
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The developments underline Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role at a time of sensitive negotiations between Washington and Tehran.