Egypt hopes US-Iran talks in Islamabad mark turning point to end conflict

Egypt expressed its hope that ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran would signify a "turning point" towards ending the conflict. This sentiment was conveyed during a phone call between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of leveraging the ceasefire announcement between Washington and Tehran to bolster de-escalation efforts. He reaffirmed Egypt's stance that diplomacy and negotiations are the sole effective means to resolve the crisis, noting Cairo's recent collaborative efforts with regional partners to manage the escalation. The discussion also covered strengthening Egypt-UK relations, Middle East developments in light of the ongoing talks, and the situations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan. The US and Iran held talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday, aiming to achieve a lasting resolution to weeks of fighting that have exacerbated regional instability and increased global energy prices.