The Serena Hotel, a five-star hotel in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has been identified as the venue for U.S.-Iran end-of-war talks.
China's Xinhua News Agency said on the 11th, citing Pakistani officials, that the U.S.-Iran talks will be held at the Serena Hotel. The New York Times (NYT) also reported, citing an unnamed Pakistani official, that the talks will take place at the Serena Hotel.
The Serena Hotel is regarded as Islamabad's premier diplomatic hotel, mainly used by heads of state and senior officials. Located in an area dense with diplomatic missions and government offices, it has reportedly hosted numerous international conferences.
In Pakistan as well, diplomatic events are known to be held mainly at this hotel, due to its high level of security controls and large-scale conference facilities.
According to foreign media, for security reasons all regular guests have been asked to check out, and public access has been banned through the 12th. Nearby roads have also been completely closed.
Reporters from various countries who gathered on site to cover the talks are waiting at a separate convention center set up near the hotel, but access to the interior of the Serena Hotel is reportedly not being permitted.
On the U.S. side, Vice President JD Band will lead the talks, while on the Iranian side, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will serve as the lead representative.