US Iran Tensions
They expressed opposition to the logic of escalation and the use of force.
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.
In the port city of Bandar Abbas, at least one person was killed and 14 others were wounded in a blast, according to a local official cited by Iranian news agencies.
Abdelatty cautioned against plunging the region into new cycles of instability, underscoring the importance of creating a conducive environment for diplomatic solutions and sustainable political settlements that support regional security and stability.
