All eyes on Islamabad as Iran–US talks team names emerge

Pakistan, acting as host, will be represented at the highest level by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.  

ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-April 9^th, 2026) A major diplomatic development has placed Pakistan at the centre of international attention as the list of participants and facilitators for the Iran–US talks in Islamabad has been made public.

The United States delegation will include Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy to the middle East Steve Witkoff, former senior adviser to the US President Jared Kushner, and senior CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper.

From the Iranian side, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi, and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian will take part in the negotiations.

Pakistan, acting as host, will be represented at the highest level by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

Officials say the Islamabad initiative has drawn global attention after helping facilitate a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, paving the way for direct diplomatic engagement.

Amid the developments, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received multiple telephone calls from world leaders, including the Amir of Qatar, the King of Bahrain, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, and the heads of government of Austria, Germany, and Italy.

The leaders reportedly appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role and efforts to promote regional stability.

In preparation for the talks, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced facilitation measures for foreign delegates, including issuance of visas on arrival for participants and accompanying media personnel. Airlines have also been advised to allow boarding without prior visa requirements, while immigration authorities will process visas upon arrival.

Separately, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review security arrangements. Authorities described hosting the talks after the ceasefire as a matter of national importance and directed strict security protocols.

It was further decided that the Red Zone would remain fully sealed during the negotiations, with access restricted only to authorized individuals. A dedicated control room has also been set up at the Interior Ministry to monitor security operations throughout the event.