PHOTOS: Scenes from Islamabad ahead of Iranian president's visit

Published June 23, 2026 Updated June 23, 2026 02:12pm
 A police officer stands guard on a road leading to the Serena Hotel ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
A police officer stands guard on a road leading to the Serena Hotel ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
 A motorcade heads to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Nur Khan ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
A motorcade heads to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Nur Khan ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
 Vehicles are stuck in traffic following security checks ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
Vehicles are stuck in traffic following security checks ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
 Iranian and Pakistani national flags are displayed along a street ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters
Iranian and Pakistani national flags are displayed along a street ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23. — Reuters

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