Combined photos from (L to R) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, US Special Envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Abdelatty stressed the importance of de-escalation efforts to avert the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
He underscored the urgent need for coordinated efforts to contain ongoing crises through political dialogue, warning that continued hostilities could lead to regional instability with far-reaching consequences.
The foreign minister also reiterated Egypt’s call for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations as the only sustainable path toward resolving disputes—particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
He emphasized that military solutions are not viable and that escalating violence would only push the region closer to “total chaos,” to the detriment of all parties.
Abdelatty’s remarks come amid heightened tensions and military escalation between Israel and Iran, which have sparked international concern over the possibility of a broader confrontation between the two regional powers.
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