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Egyptian FM urges de-escalation in phone call with Iranian counterpart

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 10:28 GMT

The minister reiterated Egypt's condemnation to all unilateral and provocative acts that undermine the stability of the Middle East.

Sisi, Macron stress need to stop cycle of mutual targeting, restore calm in region

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - 01:25 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call Saturday from French President Emmanuel Macron, where they both discussed the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, and ways to limit it, and restore calm.

Egypt warns against risks of Israeli-Iranian military escalation

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - 10:30 GMT

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry added that Egypt condemned all measures that threaten the security and stability of the region and lead to fueling the fragile situation in the region and igniting the state of tension and intensifying the conflict in the region.

Israel launches airstrikes on military sites in Iran

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - 06:46 GMT

Israeli Army announced in a statement that it launched 20 airstrikes against Iranian military sites, while Tehran downsizes this number. The Israeli Army added that it attacked missile manufacturing facilities and surface-to-air missile arrays and aerial capabilities in Iran.

'It's important to act carefully at this critical stage': Egyptian FM in meeting with Iranian counterpart

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 01:45 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration Badr Abdel Aty received Thursday Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to confer over the consecutive developments in the Middle East.

Iranian FM to visit Egypt Oct. 17 to discuss de-escalation in Middle East

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 11:29 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty made the announcement Wednesday.

Egyptian, Iranian FMs discuss rapid developments in Middle East

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 03:44 GMT

The Minister of Foreign Affairs outlined Egypt's stance on the developments in southern Lebanon, reiterating Egypt's firm rejection of any violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire.

Egypt offers condolences to Iran after deadly coal mine explosion

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 08:18 GMT

Egypt extended its sincerest condolences to the Iranian government and people after a coal mine explosion in South Khorasan Province which left at least 51 people dead and 20 injured.

Egypt directs airlines to avoid Iranian airspace in certain times due to military exercises

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 10:02 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation announced, in a Wednesday statement, that it issued a notice to all Egyptian airlines not to fly over Iranian airspace due to military exercises that will be conducted in August.

Egyptian FM makes phone call to Iranian counterpart to discuss escalation containment

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 10:53 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty made Wednesday a phone call to Iranian counterpart Ali Bagheri Kani.

Egypt supports intl. efforts aimed at achieving pacification southern Lebanon: FM

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 - 11:31 GMT

The Egyptian and Lebanse foreign ministers stressed necessity to implement UNSC resolution no. 1701.

Egypt’s FM, Russian counterpart discuss efforts of de-escalation in ME region

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 - 08:30 GMT

During the phone call, both Ministers exchanged the points of view on issues of common interest, current regional developments, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid.

Egypt, Jordan’s FMs hold Israel accountable for escalation in region

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 - 09:57 GMT

The ministers called on the UN Security Council to adopt a binding resolution to halt Israel's aggression against Gaza and its ongoing breaches of international law.

Egypt’s FM heads to Tehran to attend inauguration ceremony of new Iranian President

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 - 05:53 GMT

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Iranian Parliament headquarters on July 30, according to Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

President El-Sisi Congratulates Iran’s President on his Election Win

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 - 06:35 GMT

President El-Sisi wished the new Iranian President success in his duties and expressed his appreciation of the good relations between the Egyptian and Iranian peoples, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Presidency.

Egyptian FM meets with Iranian interim president to extend condolences on Raisi

Wed, 22 May 2024 - 01:47 GMT

Minister Shokry had flown to Tehran earlier today to participate in the mourning ceremony.

Vice Iranian President Mohamad Mokhber assumes executive authority

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 10:33 GMT

Mohamad Mokhber, first vice to late President Ebrahim Raisi, announced on Monday to assume executive authority in Iran per the constitution.

Egypt’s FM Shoukry extends condolences to government, people of Iran over death of President Ebrahim Raisi

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 07:43 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a horrific plane crash.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, FM Hossein Amir Abdollahian confirmed dead in helicopter crash, state TV

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 06:51 GMT

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, Iranian Press TV confirmed, Monday.

Egypt expresses deep concern over missing plane carrying Iranian President

Sun, 19 May 2024 - 08:49 GMT

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in an accident in East Azerbaijan Province, as part of a convoy of three helicopters, Iranian media reported.

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