At least six US military aircraft landed at Nur Khan airbase as the federal capital of Pakistan is bracing to hold second round of US-Iran peace talks, Al Jazeera reported.
Flight tracking data shows at least six US government aircraft carrying communications equipment, motorcade support and extra equipment landed and returned from Pakistan air force base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, the primary VIP entry point for Islamabad, before the expected arrival of the US delegation.
At least two of these planes have landed today, while the other four landed over the past 48 hours.
Security measures in the capital have nonetheless been finalised, with the Red Zone placed under strict lockdown. Authorities have deployed around 6,000 personnel from across Punjab, including approximately 200 elite snipers, to secure key locations in Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi.
The developments follow remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said American representatives would travel to Pakistan for the talks and suggested he could visit himself if a deal is reached.
Iran’s foreign ministry, however, struck a more cautious tone on Monday, saying no final decision had been made regarding participation in the next round.
The statement has added to the uncertainty surrounding the high-stakes engagement.
