Egyptian president receives call from Iranian president amid US tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received a phone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss developments in the Iranian nuclear file, amid rising Iranian-American tensions.

According to a statement by the Egyptian presidency spokesperson, President Sisi expressed Egypt’s deep concern over the escalating tensions in the region, stressing the need to avoid escalation and rejecting military solutions.

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President Sisi underscored that diplomatic solutions remain the only viable and optimal path to resolving the crisis, in a way that spares the Middle East further instability and unrest.

He reaffirmed Egypt’s continued efforts to help bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table, aiming for a peaceful and comprehensive settlement of the Iranian nuclear file that would enhance regional and international stability.

The spokesperson added that President Sisi previously emphasized this position to the US President Donald Trump during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Davos Forum, highlighting the importance of reaching a comprehensive settlement.

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President Sisi also voiced Egypt’s hope that all concerned parties would prioritize dialogue to overcome differences and reach an inclusive resolution, reiterating Egypt’s support for all efforts in this direction.

For his part, President Pezeshkian said Iran seeks to resolve issues through diplomacy, according to the Iranian presidency. He expressed hope that the other party would be convinced that threats and the use of force would not compel Iran to negotiate.

President Pezeshkian added that war would not serve the interests of Iran, the United States, or the region, stressing Tehran’s keenness to strengthen political consultation and coordination with Egypt in support of regional stability.