Egypt urges adherence to talks to end war in discussions with Iran and Qatar
via Egypt Today3 min read
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for continued negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing war. In phone conversations with Iran's Abbas Araghchi and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Abdelatty emphasized the importance of a diplomatic solution and dialogue to prevent the expansion of regional conflicts. The discussions occurred after US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Islamabad for talks with Iran, citing Iran's stance in negotiations. Trump stated he saw "no point" in sending the delegation but denied the decision indicated a move towards military action. Abdelatty stressed the need to maintain the negotiating path, intensify coordination among relevant parties to sustain the ceasefire, and consolidate de-escalation to end the war. He highlighted that sustainable regional security and stability require respect for state sovereignty, consideration of the security concerns of regional countries, particularly Gulf states, and ensuring the security and freedom of international navigation. The US-Iran war is currently under a ceasefire to allow for talks, which US President Donald Trump extended last week. The conflict, triggered by US and Israeli strikes on February 28, has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread destruction in Iran, with Iranian retaliatory strikes causing further instability and disrupting global oil flows due to Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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