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BREAKING: Islamabad Shuts Down as City Prepares for Next Round of US-Iran Talks

Parts of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, are reported to be off limits today as the city prepares for a fresh round of peace talks between the US and Iran

BREAKING: Islamabad Shuts Down as City Prepares for Next Round of US-Iran Talks

TL;DR

  • Islamabad is experiencing significant disruptions, including road closures and sold-out hotels, in preparation for potential US-Iran peace talks.
  • The Red Zone and Extended Red Zone of Islamabad are closed to all traffic.
  • Major hotels like Movenpick and Serena Hotel are fully booked or not taking reservations.
  • Neither the US nor Iran has confirmed a second round of talks, though Iranian officials have stated direct talks were productive.
  • US President Trump expressed optimism about the talks and potential progress.