Iranian President
The Egyptian Presidency underscored the “critical importance” of the agreement signed by Trump and Pezeshkian in reducing tensions, preventing further escalation and restoring security and stability across the Middle East.
The memorandum provides for the "immediate and permanent termination of military operations" on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and outlines a framework for addressing Iran's nuclear program, reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting sanctions on Tehran.
“I personally apologize to the neighboring countries that were attacked by Iran. We do not intend to attack neighboring states, and as I have repeatedly said, they are our brothers,” the Iranian president said.
“The Islamic Republic considers avenging the perpetrators of this historic crime, and those who issued the orders to carry it out, both a duty and a legitimate right, and will pursue this responsibility with full force,” Pezeshkian said, according to Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim.
The call comes amid mounting tensions between Iran and the US, after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to strike Iran unless it agrees to negotiate a new nuclear deal, while Tehran has warned it would retaliate against any attack.
The president reaffirmed Egypt’s continued efforts to help bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive and peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue that would bolster regional and international stability.
El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s deep concern over rising regional tensions, emphasizing that diplomatic efforts remain the only viable and effective path to resolving the crisis, in a way that spares the Middle East further instability and unrest.
Sisi welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, stressing the importance of solidifying and adhering to this agreement, especially given the regional escalation that almost plunged the area into chaos and widespread violence.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and to the brotherly Qatari people for the damages caused by the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base.
Sisi warned that such escalation can lead the entire region into dangerous confrontations with negative implications on regional security and stability
Egypt mourned, with great sadness and grief, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their companions, who passed away on Sunday, May 19, following a painful accident.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Iranian counterpart, President Ebrahim Raisi, have highlighted the importance of not expanding the Gaza conflict in the region, urging maintaining regional security and stability.
