US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, Axios reported Monday, citing US sources.

Vance led the US delegation in the first round of talks.

A source had earlier told Reuters that Vance was in the United States on Monday, denying reports he was already on his way to Pakistan.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Vance is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The US vice president is expected to depart Washington on Tuesday evening Pakistan time, arriving in the Pakistani capital by late morning or early afternoon on Wednesday, the report said, quoting sources close to mediation.

Besides Vance, Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner are also expected to travel to Pakistan.

Several US military aircraft have already landed in Pakistan before the expected talks.

The development comes as Pakistan is making arrangements for the new round of talks.

Strict security measures have been put in place in Islamabad ahead of the expected arrival of the US and Iranian delegations.

Two major hotels in the federal capital have been cleared of regular guests and reserved for special delegations, officials said.

According to authorities, the capital is being prepared to host high-profile foreign guests, with luxury facilities arranged for visiting delegations.

Security lockdown

Transport hubs, including bus terminals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, have been shut as part of security measures.

Around 18,000 security personnel have been deployed in Islamabad, supported by 7,000 officers from the Punjab Police, along with Rangers and Pakistan Army units.

Security has also been significantly tightened across the capital’s Red Zone, where entry has been restricted to unauthorised individuals.

Public restrictions

All court proceedings at the Federal Constitutional Court and the Islamabad High Court have been suspended for the day.

Educational institutions within the Red Zone have also been closed.

Authorities have closed key recreational areas, including Margalla Hills trails.

Trails 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as the trail connected to Saidpur Village, will remain shut following official notifications.

Heavy traffic movement has been suspended in sensitive zones.

Major roads and green belts across Islamabad have been decorated, with national flags displayed along key arteries of the city as preparations continue for the expected diplomatic activity.