{"id":46623,"date":"2026-04-10T11:16:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=46623"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:16:39","slug":"in-pictures-heavy-security-in-islamabad-ahead-of-us-iran-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=46623","title":{"rendered":"In pictures: Heavy security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The federal capital is on \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1990385\/capital-on-high-alert-ahead-of-us-iran-peace-talks\">red alert\u2019<\/a> ahead of crucial peace talks between the US and Iran, with more than 10,000 police and security personnel deployed to ensure the safety of visiting delegates.<\/p>\n<p>Sources say the multi-tiered security arrangement is being supervised by the military, assisted by paramilitary forces such as the Rangers, along with Islamabad Police and Punjab Police.<\/p>\n<p>The Islamabad Traffic Police and the National Highways and Motorways Police are deployed on roads to ensure smooth traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some glimpses of the heavy security arrangements in Islamabad during the US-Iran talks.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101412307f09857.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101412307f09857.webp\" alt=\"Pakistani army soldiers arrive for deployment at the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Pakistani army soldiers arrive for deployment at the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10141311339075f.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10141311339075f.webp\" alt=\"A US Air Force transport aircraft with &ldquo;Charleston&rdquo; written on its tail approaches PAF Base Nur Khan as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">A US Air Force transport aircraft with \u201cCharleston\u201d written on its tail approaches PAF Base Nur Khan as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10141752c6b1948.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10141752c6b1948.webp\" alt=\"An army soldier disperses locals who arrive to visit Faisal Masjid, for security reasons, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">An army soldier disperses locals who arrive to visit Faisal Masjid, for security reasons, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10141857aadbfa2.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10141857aadbfa2.webp\" alt=\"A man rides a motorcycle past Pakistani Rangers standing guard and securing the Red Zone area, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. &mdash;Reuters\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">A man rides a motorcycle past Pakistani Rangers standing guard and securing the Red Zone area, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. \u2014Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101421351b16910.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101421351b16910.webp\" alt=\"A police bus with riot gear on top moves along a road leading to the Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. &mdash;Reuters\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">A police bus with riot gear on top moves along a road leading to the Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. \u2014Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/1014225184df73d.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/1014225184df73d.webp\" alt=\"Pakistani Rangers stand guard near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Pakistani Rangers stand guard near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10142352cece24b.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10142352cece24b.webp\" alt=\"Security personnel keep watch along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Security personnel keep watch along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101424569a4c7f9.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101424569a4c7f9.webp\" alt=\"Pakistani soldiers stand guard near the President House in the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Pakistani soldiers stand guard near the President House in the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101425594ea17e1.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101425594ea17e1.webp\" alt=\"Pakistani army soldiers arrive for deployment at the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Pakistani army soldiers arrive for deployment at the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10142928ce8c9bb.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10142928ce8c9bb.webp\" alt=\"Pakistani Rangers patrol near the President&rsquo;s house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. &mdash;Reuters\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Pakistani Rangers patrol near the President\u2019s house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. \u2014Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10143046973d54f.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10143046973d54f.webp\" alt=\"Commuters travel along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Commuters travel along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/1014332028c6167.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/1014332028c6167.webp\" alt=\"Security personnel stand guard along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Security personnel stand guard along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101446118a73fe0.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101446118a73fe0.webp\" alt=\"Paramilitary soldiers stand guard beside the Pakistani national flags along a street in Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Paramilitary soldiers stand guard beside the Pakistani national flags along a street in Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10144834f3dde26.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/10144834f3dde26.webp\" alt=\"Security personnel stand guard along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. &mdash;AFP\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Security personnel stand guard along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026. \u2014AFP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  sm:w-full  media--left  \" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101454019c111f2.webp\">\n<div class=\"media__item  \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2026\/04\/101454019c111f2.webp\" alt=\"Police officers walk towards the President house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. &mdash;Reuters\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"media__caption  \">Police officers walk towards the President house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. \u2014Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1990496\/in-pictures-heavy-security-in-islamabad-ahead-of-us-iran-talks\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The federal capital is on \u2018red alert\u2019 ahead of crucial peace talks between the US and Iran, with more than 10,000 police and security personnel 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