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Qatar beat Iran in Asian Cup thriller to return to final

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 08:07 GMT

In an end-to-end game at Al Thumama Stadium, Ali netted in the 82nd minute while Iran lost Shojae Khalilzadeh to a late red card in stoppage time as Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei lost for the first time since he took charge last year.

Egyptian FM expresses to Iranian counterpart concern on growing military tensions in Red Sea

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 04:06 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Thursday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir Abdel Lahyan.

Reason behind Houthi attacks in Red Sea is not support to Gaza: military expert

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 - 03:54 GMT

Egyptian Military Expert Samir Farag said in a phone-in with TV Presenter Ahmed Mousa Saturday that the attacks of Houthis in the Red Sea were not an expression of support to the Palestinian Cause.

Egypt strongly condemns two terrorist attacks in Iran’s Kerman

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 11:28 GMT

Two explosions took place in the city of Kerman, near the tomb of the late leader of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. At least 100 people were killed in the two blasts and more than 140 others were injured, according to the Iranian Ministry of Interior.

Egyptian, Iranian FMs discuss ways to reach comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 06:01 GMT

The two ministers exchanged visions on the deteriorating humanitarian and security conditions in the Gaza Strip, and the international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis that Palestinian people are suffering from.

Egyptian FM makes phone call to his Iranian counterpart on Gaza

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 09:22 GMT

The phone call is the second of its kind between the Egyptian and Iranian foreign ministers since the outbreak of fighting in Gaza on October 7 as the latter made a phone call to the former on October 22.

Egyptian, Iranian FMs confer over field, humanitarian conditions in Gaza Strip.

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 01:40 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Sunday evening a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir Abd El Lahyan.

Aboul Gheit says Jeddah’s summit decisions were less intense regarding Turkey, Iran than before

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 10:52 GMT

Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said that the latest decisions of the Arab summit in Jeddah regarding Turkey and Iran were less intense than before.

Egypt looks forward to Riyadh-Tehran ties resumption having positive impact on Iran’s foreign policies: Presidency

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 12:15 GMT

Egypt looks forward to the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Tehran having a positive impact on Iran’s international and regional policies, Spokesman of the Egyptian Presidency Ahmed Fahmy said in a statement on Saturday.

Egypt closely follows up Saudi-Iranian deal to re-establish diplomatic relations, FM

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 03:54 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that it is closely following up the agreement that was announced on resuming diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 - 02:39 GMT

Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Friday to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and missions within two months after years of tensions in response to an initiative by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia issue joint statement on outcomes of consultation committee

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 03:53 GMT

Egypt and Saudi Arabia agreed on the necessity that Iran abides by the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Egypt's FM meets with Iranian vice-president at COP 27

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 05:10 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Tuesday Iran's Vice-President and Head of the Environmental Protection Organization Ali Salajka on the sidelines of COP 27.

Women's rights group calls on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 12:40 GMT

Rights group Open Stadiums have called on FIFA to throw Iran out of the World Cup finals in Qatar in November because of the country's treatment of women.

Iran's World Cup countdown begins with coach Queiroz at helm

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 - 10:52 GMT

Iran are racing against time to be ready for the World Cup finals, but returning coach Carlos Queiroz is confident upcoming friendly matches against Uruguay and Senegal can help prepare his team for November's tournament in Qatar.

Mysterious ancient language discovered in Iran in 1903 decoded

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 12:55 GMT

This writing system was used by people who lived in southern Iran between 2300 and 1800 BC.

Iran's hopes for World Cup surprise threatened by infighting

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 - 10:19 GMT

Iran hopes history will repeat itself at this November's World Cup in Qatar, 24 years after overcoming a fractious build-up to score a memorable triumph over the United States - the country's decades-long geopolitical rival - in France.

Egypt extends condolences on victims to 4 countries hit by floods simultaneously

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 - 11:04 GMT

Egypt extended Sunday condolences to the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Iran, and the United States.

Baghdad hosts Iranian-Egyptian talks: Iraqi FM

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 12:03 GMT

On April 13, 2022, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley during the former’s official visit to Washington. During the meeting, Shoukry and Malley discussed the situations in the Middle East region, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

President Sisi to meet Saudi Crown Prince in Sharm El Sheikh Monday

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 - 07:27 GMT

Both leaders are expected to tackle a number of regional and international issues, foremost of which is the Iranian nuclear file, efforts to end the war in Yemen, the and repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the region.

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