Abdelatty made the remarks during separate phone calls on Wednesday with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, according to Egypt’s foreign ministry.
In his call with the Qatari official, Abdelatty stressed the need to create conditions conducive to resuming US–Iran negotiations, to reach an agreement that addresses the interests of all parties. The two ministers also discussed ways to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent their spillover across the Middle East.
During his conversation with Al Busaidi, Abdelatty discussed the Iranian nuclear issue as part of ongoing Egyptian-Omani consultations. Both sides underscored the need for a comprehensive agreement that strengthens regional and international security.
The ministers agreed that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward, calling for intensified efforts to reduce tensions and avert new waves of instability. They stressed the importance of prioritizing sustainable political solutions to support long-term regional security.
Abdelatty’s calls come amid escalating US–Iran tensions following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy additional naval and air forces to the Middle East. Trump described the buildup as a “big armada” aimed at deterrence, while warning that “all options remain on the table” if Iran expands its nuclear activities.
Iran has condemned the US deployments, saying continued pressure would further destabilize the region and insisting that diplomacy, rather than coercion, is the only way to address the nuclear file.
Regional concerns have grown in recent weeks amid heightened volatility in the Gulf and fears of a broader confrontation. In September, Egypt helped broker an agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) allowing the United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog to resume inspections of Iran’s nuclear programme.
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