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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad expressed its deep appreciation and pride in the patriotic displays by members of Egyptian communities in various countries around the world, particularly in the United States and Canada, who supported and cheered on the national football team during its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
The medal will be struck in 900-grade silver and feature a distinctive design combining the symbolism of the global sporting event with Egypt's ancient cultural heritage.
The United States conceded a stoppage-time goal to lose 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday but coach Mauricio Pochettino said there was little reason for concern after his side still finished top of their World Cup group.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran by President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday.
Egypt welcomed on Monday the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as a highly significant development that will help restore security and stability at both the regional and international levels.
The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations demanding that Iran cease its attacks and mine-laying activities in the Strait of Hormuz, and has urged China and Russia not to use their veto power again.
The State Department approvals, announced Friday, come two months after the start of the US- and Israeli-led war with Iran, which is currently paused under a ceasefire.
The foreign minister affirmed the need for reaching a political settlement away from the specter of war.
Iran has presented a new proposal to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries in an attempt to revive diplomatic understandings between the two countries, Axios reported, citing U.S. official sources.
Egypt and the U.S. discussed strengthening ties and regional crises during talks in Antalya.
Fresh tension in the Strait of Hormuz is testing the ceasefire and raising new fears over energy supplies.
Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to continue talks with the United States and Iran in the coming days, attempting to narrow remaining gaps and reach an agreement to end the war, according to the American news outlet Axios.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed that Egypt’s role is a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East, praising Cairo’s "tremendous" efforts to bridge gaps between international and regional parties.
A fragile ceasefire pauses the Iran war, but diplomacy now faces a narrow window to prevent a wider regional conflict.
Egypt’s FM held urgent regional and international calls, urging dialogue to prevent a wider Middle East crisis.
Trump pauses planned Iran energy strikes for five days, citing “productive talks,” as Tehran insists no negotiations are underway.
The United States, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless” attacks across the region.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, held two telephone conversations on Thursday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins stated that a primary priority of the US military presence in the Middle East is the deterrence of ISIS, which continues to target the United States and seeks to destabilize the region through violence.
El-Sisi warns Iran crisis could spill over, praises Trump’s Gaza truce role and backs phase two.
