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Islamabad Lockdown Continues as US-Iran Talks Delayed, Iran Internet Blackout Hits 56 Days

NewsFlash Daily™
24 April
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Pakistan Capital Under Tight Security for Second Week, Iran Faces Longest Internet Shutdown Amid Rising Global Tensions


Islamabad: Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, remains under a strict security lockdown for the second consecutive week, even as uncertainty looms over the delayed US-Iran negotiations, officials told Reuters. Authorities say talks could take place “any day,” but no concrete timeline has been confirmed.


The prolonged restrictions have sealed key government zones, severely disrupting transport, food supply chains, and daily life for residents. The lockdown was initially imposed for a previous round of negotiations that failed to produce an agreement, and officials have chosen to maintain high alert levels in anticipation of a sudden breakthrough.


Iran Internet Blackout Enters 56th Day
Meanwhile, Iran is witnessing its longest-ever national internet shutdown, with connectivity largely cut off for over 1,300 hours. The blackout, now in its 56th day, comes amid escalating tensions and conflict, further isolating the country from global communication networks.

Experts warn that the prolonged outage is crippling access to information, business operations, and emergency communications, raising humanitarian and geopolitical concerns.

Trump Signals No Urgency for Deal
Amid the uncertainty, Donald Trump at that time is running out for Iran, stressing that any agreement would only be finalised if it aligned with US strategic interests.

“There is no urgency. Any deal must serve American interests,” Trump indicated, while also endorsing a hardline view suggesting that Washington may not require an agreement at all.

He further claimed that Iran’s leadership is deeply divided between hardliners and moderates, hinting at internal instability.


Israel Signals Readiness for Military Action
Adding to tensions, Israel’s defence leadership stated that the country is fully prepared to resume military operations against Iran, pending approval from Washington. Officials confirmed that targets have already been identified, indicating readiness for both offensive and defensive strategies.


Regional Developments Raise Alarm
In parallel developments, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a call with Iran’s counterpart Abbas Araghchi, emphasising the need for dialogue and diplomatic engagement.

Meanwhile, Kuwait reported that two drones launched from Iraq struck its northern border posts, causing damage but no casualties, signalling a widening regional security concern.

Uncertainty Continues as World Watches
With talks delayed, military signals intensifying, and civilian disruptions mounting, the situation remains volatile. Islamabad’s continued lockdown reflects the high-stakes nature of the expected negotiations, even as the world waits for a diplomatic breakthrough.