Iran’s delegation arrived in Islamabad on Friday night for the Iran delegation in Islamabad talks, which Pakistan is hosting to support efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited the delegation to join the dialogue. Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led the delegation, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accompanied him to the capital.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received the Iranian delegation on arrival. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also attended the استقبال in Islamabad.
Dar said he hoped all sides would engage constructively. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting efforts toward a lasting and durable resolution.
Arrival of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Islamabad Talks pic.twitter.com/aJYU9cx5t2
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 10, 2026Islamabad is receiving several foreign delegations for the high-profile talks between Iran and the United States. Authorities have tightened security across the federal capital as diplomatic activity intensifies.
Gulf countries, China and Russia are expected to join the talks as observers. The participation of these countries highlights the wider regional and international interest in the outcome.
Iran wants a permanent ceasefire along with guarantees for sustainable peace in the future.
China, along with Pakistan, played a key role in persuading Iran toward the ceasefire. That diplomatic effort appears to have helped create space for the current negotiations in Islamabad.
Pakistan is hosting the talks after a 15-day truce brokered by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Meanwhile, Islamabad Police have enforced strict security arrangements. A police spokesperson said authorities have closed the Red Zone and nearby areas to all traffic except authorised government vehicles.
In addition, officials have issued a traffic advisory that restricts the entry of heavy vehicles into the federal capital starting Wednesday.
