Islamabad Under Lockdown: 10,000 Troops Deployed for US-Iran Talks as Trump Vows to "Knock Out" Iranian Infrastructure

Islamabad has been placed under extraordinary security on Monday, April 20, 2026, with over 10,000 security personnel, including snipers and commandos, securing the federal capital. The city's "Red Zone" and key hotels like the Serena and Marriott have been cordoned off as a US advance team arrived ahead of the critical second round of peace talks.

Trump’s "No More Mr. Nice Guy":

As the ceasefire deadline of April 22 looms, President Donald Trump issued a chilling ultimatum: "If they don’t take the deal, the US is going to knock out every single Power Plant and every single Bridge in Iran". While the US delegation—including JD Vance and Jared Kushner—prepares for the meeting, Iran has sent mixed signals, with State media (IRNA) dismissing the reports of an agreement to meet as "incorrect" due to the ongoing US naval blockade.