Security measures have been increased in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with more than 10,000 police officers deployed in anticipation of upcoming talks between the US and Iran. Special pickets are monitoring the city’s entry and exit points, with additional security personnel stationed on highways.
Elite commandos, including snipers, will be part of the security detail during the arrival and departure of foreign dignitaries. The deployment of security personnel began on April 18, with over 3,600 police officers assigned to the first shift and an additional 3,500 in the second shift. Streets from Chohan Chowk to Koral Chowk will be closed, and the Special Branch will conduct search and sweeping operations in the area.
A security plan has been implemented in Rawalpindi following high alert orders from City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani. Quick Response Unit teams are on alert patrol, and a security checking system has been established in the city. Continuous monitoring will be carried out through safe city cameras and modern technology, with officers overseeing situation reports from the control room.
Iran has reported progress in its discussions with the US, although significant differences remain between the two sides. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mentioned that negotiations have not yet reached a decisive stage, emphasizing that a final agreement is still distant. Ghalibaf highlighted Iran’s strategic position and control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz, indicating that negotiations are part of Iran’s strategic approach.
