FM Abdelatty spoke with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
The calls come amid intensified Egyptian diplomatic activity to coordinate with Arab partners and international stakeholders on rapidly evolving regional security developments, Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khalaf said.
The discussions focused on containing the ongoing military escalation, which Egypt warned could push the region into “total chaos” with serious consequences for regional and global peace and security.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s full condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Gulf states, stressing that such actions are unjustifiable under any pretext and must cease immediately.
He also affirmed Egypt’s full support for de-escalation efforts and its active participation in all initiatives aimed at restoring calm, ending the conflict, and advancing dialogue and diplomacy as the primary path forward.
The talks addressed potential negotiations between Iran and the United States following a recent initiative by President Donald Trump, as well as mediation efforts by several regional actors, including Egypt, to advance a diplomatic track.
Khalaf said Egypt and its partners view dialogue as the only viable way to prevent further escalation, warning that continued confrontation risks widening the conflict and undermining stability across the region.
As part of broader de-escalation efforts, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan met last week to discuss mediations between the United States and Iran.
Senior officials from the three countries reportedly held separate talks with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of an ongoing effort to end the war and address outstanding issues.
These mediation efforts come alongside remarks by US President Trump, who said Washington and Tehran had held “productive conversations” in recent days and indicated a temporary pause in planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow time for consultations.
However, senior officials in Tehran denied that any talks with Washington were taking place, with the parliamentary speaker calling the claims “fake news … used to manipulate the financial and oil markets.”
The mediation push comes as part of a wider Egyptian diplomatic drive led by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Foreign Minister Abdelatty to contain rising regional tensions and strengthen collective Arab security.
El-Sisi has increased direct engagement with Gulf leaders in recent days, making a short regional tour that included visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, followed by Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
During the visits, he held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming Egypt’s “unwavering” support for Gulf security and stressing the need for coordinated Arab action to prevent further escalation.
The presidential visits were preceded and complemented by a series of phone calls with regional leaders, including those of Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, and other Gulf states, as part of a broader effort to maintain continuous consultation and align positions amid the rapidly evolving crisis.
In parallel, Abdelatty has led an intensive diplomatic track, including visits to Gulf capitals, participation in regional ministerial meetings, and a sustained round of phone calls with Arab, regional, and international counterparts.
His outreach has focused on de-escalation, rejecting attacks on Arab states, mobilizing support for a diplomatic resolution, and pushing for practical mechanisms for collective Arab security.
Together, these parallel efforts reflect a coordinated Egyptian strategy aimed at containing the conflict, preventing a wider regional confrontation, and promoting dialogue as the primary mechanism for restoring stability.
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