Egypt affirms utmost importance of US, Iran reaching peaceful settlement ahead of planned talks

CAIRO – 5 February 2026: Egypt has underscored the critical importance of the United States and Iran reaching a peaceful and consensual settlement to ease rising regional tensions, ahead of planned talks between the two sides in Oman.

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty made the remarks during recent talks with the foreign ministers of Qatar, Oman and Iran as well as US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

Abdelatty welcomed the preliminary agreement between the US and Iran to hold talks in Oman, describing it as a long-sought development that Egypt has consistently worked to advance through sustained diplomatic efforts and intensive contacts in recent weeks.

The Egyptian foreign minister stressed the paramount importance of reaching a peaceful and mutually acceptable settlement between Washington and Tehran that addresses the concerns of all parties on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests.

He said such an outcome would help spare the region the specter of war and safeguard regional security during a particularly sensitive phase.

Abdelatty expressed hope that the upcoming talks would lead to a reduction in regional tensions and advance diplomatic and political solutions.

He reaffirmed Egypt’s position that there are no military solutions to the crises facing the Middle East and that political and diplomatic pathways remain the only viable means to ensure security and stability for the region.

Abdelatty confirmed that Egypt will continue its intensive diplomatic engagements with regional partners, as well as with both the US and Iran, to support political solutions and promote regional de-escalation.

The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, despite ongoing disagreements over the scope of the discussions.

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Witkoff are set to take part in the talks with the Iranian foreign ministers, Reuters reported, citing officials.

The planned meeting comes as increased US military deployments in the Middle East have prompted regional partners, including Egypt, to race against time to avert a potential military confrontation that risks plunging the region into war.