During the calls, the Egyptian president reaffirmed Cairo’s solidarity with Gulf states and said their security is closely linked to Egypt’s own national security.
The conversations come amid heightened regional tensions and Iranian attacks targeting several Gulf countries, as Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation and push for an end to the war.
According to presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy, El-Sisi told Bahrain’s king that Egypt rejects Iranian attacks on the kingdom and is ready to provide support to safeguard Bahrain’s security and stability.
El-Sisi also conveyed Egypt’s support for Kuwait and other Gulf states in confronting the current security challenges, stressing that Cairo is working through diplomatic channels at the regional and international levels to halt the fighting and prevent further escalation.
During the calls, El-Sisi reiterated that the security of the Gulf is inseparable from Egypt’s national security and called for stronger Arab coordination and joint action to confront regional threats.
Kuwait’s emir thanked Egypt for its support for Gulf security and praised El-Sisi’s efforts to strengthen coordination among Arab states to prevent the conflict from widening.
Bahrain’s king also expressed appreciation for Egypt’s backing and stressed the importance of continued coordination with Cairo and other Arab partners to avoid further escalation.
The calls follow a series of contacts El-Sisi held on Sunday with several Arab leaders, including Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, and Abdullah II of Jordan.
In a separate call the same day, El-Sisi also discussed regional developments with Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, the prime minister of Iraq, reaffirming Egypt’s support for Iraq’s sovereignty and stability.
Regional tensions
At least 3,700 Iranian missiles and drones have targeted Gulf countries since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran 16 days ago, where Iran has been targeting Israel and American assets in the Gulf, according to official data compiled by Anadolu Agency.
The UAE has been the most heavily targeted country, followed by Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, according to the data.
Oman recorded the fewest incidents, with about 16 drones intercepted or detected.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution condemning Iranian missile attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan after Bahrain submitted the draft on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Iran launched a fresh wave of drone attacks on several Gulf states on Sunday, the latest since the United States and Israel began military strikes against Iran on 28 February.
The escalation has raised concerns about widening regional instability as the conflict continues into its third week.
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