Pakistan lifts security restrictions in Islamabad

Pakistan's Foreign Minister has announced that all traffic restrictions around the Serena Hotel in Islamabad will end today, thanking residents for their patience. The Serena Hotel had been the reported venue for potential direct talks between the United States and Iran. The lifting of these security measures is widely interpreted as a clear sign that the diplomatic initiative has concluded, at least for now, without a breakthrough. This development follows a period of intense speculation and shuttle diplomacy, including a visit by Iran's foreign minister to Islamabad.