President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a phone call on Friday 13 March with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid rising regional tensions, reaffirming Egypt’s rejection of attacks targeting several Arab states and urging an immediate return to diplomacy.
According to Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El‑Shennawy, President Al-Sisi stressed Egypt’s “categorical condemnation and rejection” of Iran’s targeting of Gulf countries, as well as Jordan and Iraq. The Egyptian leader emphasized that these states neither supported nor participated in the war against Iran, but instead worked to reduce tensions and support negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at resolving the crisis diplomatically.
During the call, President Al-Sisi underscored Egypt’s commitment to the principle of good neighborliness and called for an immediate halt to attacks in order to prevent further destabilization across the region. He also voiced Egypt’s regret over the current escalation and warned of its potential consequences for regional security and the welfare of the Middle East’s populations.
The Egyptian president highlighted Cairo’s ongoing efforts to contain the crisis and steer all parties back to negotiations, stressing the importance of flexibility in order to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.
On his part, President Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Egypt’s diplomatic efforts and for Al-Sisi’s role in working to de-escalate tensions. The Iranian leader reiterated that his country had participated in rounds of negotiations concerning its nuclear program and affirmed Tehran’s interest in maintaining fraternal relations and good neighborliness with Arab states.
Both leaders discussed potential pathways to end the escalation, with President Al-Sisi reiterating Egypt’s readiness to intensify mediation efforts. He emphasized that political and diplomatic solutions remain the only viable route to resolving the crisis.
The Egyptian president also stressed the importance of all parties respecting international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the principle of non-interference in domestic affairs.
The call reflects Cairo’s continued role as a regional mediator at a time of heightened tensions, as Egypt seeks to balance firm opposition to attacks on Arab states with its longstanding advocacy for dialogue and diplomatic engagement.
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