Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint to ensure security ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, on April 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Uncertainty prevailed over the much-touted second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran on Monday (April 20, 2026), amidst exhibitory brinkmanship by both sides. The two sides are expected to meet in the coming days in Islamabad, for which Pakistani authorities have taken elaborate security measures. Published – April 20, 2026 06:51 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Three arrested in Kanchanbagh for mobile phone snatching; police recover 10 phones India’s butterfly boom: How Nature walks, parks, and trails are sparking a new conservation movement