Egypt engages in intensive diplomacy to ease US-Iran tensions

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched extensive diplomatic efforts under the directives of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi aimed at de-escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and promoting a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

In a statement, the ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conducted intensive talks over two days with senior regional and international officials. These consultations, initiated by the President, focused on containing the escalation between Iran and the United States and pursuing a viable resolution to the nuclear file.

As part of the diplomatic push, Abdelatty met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

According to the statement, the talks highlighted the urgency of de-escalation and the need to prevent a regional crisis, creating conditions for continued US-Iran negotiations. The participants stressed the importance of advancing political and diplomatic solutions to reach mutual understandings and avoid further escalation.

Abdelatty emphasized the delicate nature of the current situation, saying: “The interests of the region's nations are dependent on stability and development.” He added that there is no military solution to the region’s crises, asserting that “the only path to guaranteed security is reliance on political processes.” The minister also warned of the “danger of sliding into insecurity and instability.”

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that Cairo will continue working with regional partners, as well as American and Iranian counterparts, to achieve a peaceful resolution that addresses the concerns of all parties and strengthens regional stability.

By Vafa Guliyeva