Egypt steps up diplomacy to ease regional tensions, back US-Iran talks

Egypt has intensified diplomatic outreach with regional and international partners to support de-escalation efforts and revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, underscoring the need for political solutions, Gulf security, and the protection of global navigation routes. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of calls with counterparts in Oman, Pakistan, and Kuwait, as well as Brazil and Canada, focusing on regional developments and ways to advance diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran. In discussions with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, both sides reviewed efforts to restart negotiations, stressing diplomacy as the primary path to securing a ceasefire, ending the conflict, and stabilising the region while avoiding further military escalation. In a separate call, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasised the importance of pushing for a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, with both sides highlighting dialogue as the most viable route to reducing tensions and creating conditions for a broader settlement. Abdelatty also spoke with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, reaffirming Egypt’s full solidarity with Kuwait and other Gulf states following a recent drone attack targeting northern border sites. He stressed that Gulf security remains an integral component of Egypt’s national security, highlighting the importance of safeguarding international navigation routes, particularly amid mounting risks to key energy corridors. At the international level, talks with Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand addressed both bilateral relations and regional developments. Egypt reiterated its support for renewed US-Iran negotiations and the urgency of resuming talks to prevent further escalation. On the Palestinian front, Egypt underscored the importance of advancing the second phase of the US plan, ensuring the sustained delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and rejecting ongoing Israeli violations in the West Bank. International partners commended Egypt’s role in promoting regional stability, with Canada and Brazil praising Cairo’s diplomatic efforts to contain tensions and advance peaceful solutions.  The post Egypt steps up diplomacy to ease regional tensions, back US-Iran talks first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.