Egypt has launched an intensive diplomatic offensive to prevent the Middle East from descending into 'total chaos,' promoting US-Iran dialogue as the 'only way' to ensure regional stability. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held high-level telephone consultations on Monday and Tuesday with counterparts from several countries and a US envoy. The discussions focused on containing the current military escalation.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf stated that the diplomatic push aims to advance a negotiating path between Tehran and Washington amid a recent initiative by US President Donald Trump. Abdelatty emphasized that the language of dialogue is the 'true guarantee' to protect the region from expanding conflict and to safeguard its people's resources. During the calls, the foreign minister issued a 'full condemnation' of Iranian attacks targeting Gulf states, asserting that such actions cannot be justified by 'flimsy pretexts' and must stop immediately. He confirmed Egypt is actively engaging with all initiatives for a ceasefire and ending the war, stressing that Cairo will 'spare no effort' in promoting diplomacy. In a Tuesday follow-up discussion with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, the two renewed their condemnation of Iranian attacks on Jordan and the Gulf. They declared 'absolute solidarity' in protecting Arab national security and called for activating joint Arab action against shared challenges. Respect for international law and state sovereignty, they noted, are essential for stability. The ministers also coordinated on the upcoming Arab League Council session at the end of March to establish a 'unified Arab position' against the 'dangerous escalation.' They expressed support for Lebanese stability and the government's authority over all weaponry, condemned Israeli 'aggression' in Lebanon and 'expansionist policies,' and warned that focus on Iran must not neglect the 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza or Israeli measures in the West Bank and holy sites.
