Egypt leads regional talks to de-escalate Middle East tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty held extensive consultations with Arab and regional counterparts as part of efforts to curb escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iraqi news agency INA reports.

The talks brought together a broad range of regional and international stakeholders, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi.

During the discussions, Abdel Aaty underscored the “need to intensify efforts to reduce tensions and seek peaceful solutions through diplomacy and dialogue,” reaffirming Egypt’s long-standing position on conflict resolution in the region.

He stressed that there are no military solutions to the region’s challenges, emphasizing the importance of preventing further instability and sustaining constructive dialogue among all parties. Abdel Aaty highlighted the necessity of renewed diplomatic engagement to return the United States and Iran to the negotiating table and to achieve a peaceful settlement based on mutual respect, shared interests, and regional security.

The Egyptian foreign minister noted that “through a series of contacts, an agreement was reached to continue diligent efforts to de-escalate tensions and prioritize diplomatic solutions,” signaling a collective commitment to pursuing dialogue as the primary means of addressing regional disputes.

By Vafa Guliyeva