Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on the United States and Iran to make room for diplomacy as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to draw concern across the Middle East. Speaking Tuesday in Cairo alongside Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar, Sisi urged both sides to seek a political agreement that addresses the main demands of the parties involved.
Sisi said dialogue and mutual understanding were needed “before it is too late.” He warned that the alternative could affect countries beyond the two governments involved in the dispute.
“The alternative would have catastrophic repercussions and consequences for the region and the world, which has been suffering successive crises for six years.”
The Egyptian president called on Washington and Tehran to show flexibility and identify areas of common understanding. He said reaching an agreement would help prevent the Middle East from sliding into a wider conflict and would give mediators greater support in their efforts to resolve the dispute.
Egypt warns against threats to Gulf states
Sisi also addressed security in the Arabian Gulf, saying Egypt rejected any threat to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. He reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Arab countries and described Arab national security as interconnected.
The Egyptian presidency said Sisi and Pirc Musar discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments during the Slovenian president’s first visit to Egypt. Sisi used the news conference to outline Egypt’s position on the crisis, including its call for de-escalation and political solutions.
Sisi also expressed support for President Donald Trump’s role in mediation efforts. He urged Trump to provide mediators with the assistance needed to pursue a settlement and to limit further suffering in the region.
- Sisi urged the United States and Iran to show flexibility and continue seeking a political agreement.
- He warned that failure to reach understanding could have consequences for the region and the wider world.
- Egypt reaffirmed its opposition to threats against Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states.
Egypt has called for regional de-escalation and political negotiations as the crisis between Iran and the United States develops. Sisi said the parties should use dialogue and consensus to address the dispute rather than allow it to expand into a broader regional confrontation.
