Islamabad Under Security Lockdown for US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Proposed Ceasefire Plan

Pakistan has facilitated a peace plan between the United States and Iran, aiming to end hostilities and establish regional stability. The proposed framework, temporarily dubbed the "Islamabad Accord," includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for navigation, with a comprehensive agreement expected within 15-20 days. As an Iranian delegation prepares to meet with a high-level US team, including Vice-President J.D. Vance, in Islamabad, the capital has been placed under a tight security lockdown. A three-kilometer security zone has been established around the Serena Hotel, where delegates are staying, with the army, Rangers, and police deployed, and public access severely restricted. Authorities have also declared a two-day public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for the duration of the talks, which are reportedly scheduled to begin on April 10.