Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held phone calls with leaders of Gulf states and Jordan on Saturday, expressing Egypt's full solidarity following Iranian missile attacks on their territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Sisi warned that these attacks pose a serious threat to regional security and open the door to escalation and chaos. He stressed the need for political and diplomatic solutions as the only way to overcome crises.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi conducted a series of phone calls with leaders of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, expressing Egypt's full solidarity following Iranian missile attacks on Gulf cities in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
In his call with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Sisi warned that the Iranian attacks represent a 'serious threat to regional security' and open the 'door to further escalation and chaos'. He affirmed Egypt's rejection of 'any violation of Arab sovereignty or security', stressing the priority of 'political solutions and resorting to dialogue and diplomacy' as the 'only way' to overcome crises, according to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy. He cautioned that continued military escalation would lead to 'more violence and bloodshed'. King Hamad valued Egypt's position, praised the close relations, and emphasized joint Arab coordination.
Speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sisi stated that Saudi Arabia's security is an 'integral part of Arab national security', rejecting any 'infringement on the sovereignty' that threatens stability. He called for intensified international efforts to contain tension, warning that escalation would bring 'further suffering' and undermine development. The Crown Prince appreciated Egypt's stance and praised historical ties.
With Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Sisi noted that infringing on an Arab state's sovereignty 'negatively impacts the stability of the entire region', urging intensified action to contain the tension. The Emir appreciated the support and valued brotherly relations.
In a conversation with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Sisi condemned the attack as a violation of 'Arab sovereignty', warning it threatens to 'destabilise the entire region' and cause 'chaos'. They agreed to maintain close consultations. With UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sisi warned of a 'serious threat' and 'regional chaos' from the attacks, rejecting 'any interference with security'. The Sheikh praised Egypt's steadfast position.
UAE state media reported one person killed in Abu Dhabi and fires near a hotel on the Palm Islands in Dubai following blasts, with air defenses intercepting missiles. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility, vowing to continue operations until the 'enemy is decisively defeated', targeting 'all occupied territories and criminal U.S. bases'.
