El-Sisi emphasizes Gulf security concerns in any Iran deal
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stated that any agreement with Iran must address the security concerns of Arab Gulf nations, calling Iranian attacks on Arab countries "unacceptable under any circumstances." Speaking at a consultative meeting with Arab and EU leaders in Nicosia, Cyprus, El-Sisi highlighted that Arab countries' security is integral to Egypt's national security. He noted that the Iranian crisis has negatively impacted international stability, maritime navigation, and the global economy, particularly affecting energy and food security, prices, and supply chains. El-Sisi also warned of the potential risk of nuclear contamination. Egypt condemns Iranian attacks targeting Arab Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq, and advocates for a political resolution to the regional escalation to achieve sustainable stability. He stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and securing international maritime routes, and called for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction, with full implementation of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
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