Cairo: Egypt welcomed statements made by US President Donald Trump, in which he indicated intensive efforts and contacts to de-escalate tensions with Iran and his intention to halt plans targeting Iranian energy facilities.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Egypt stressed the importance of seizing this opportunity and building upon it to prioritize dialogue, stop the escalation, and ultimately end the war.

In an official statement, Egypt noted that it has been closely and continuously monitoring developments in the Middle East over the past several weeks. In this regard, it reiterated its condemnation of attacks targeting the Gulf states and the Kingdom of Jordan, categorically rejecting any infringement upon their security and sovereignty.

Egypt also warned of the grave repercussions of continued escalation on regional security and stability, noting the negative economic and trade impacts already affecting the region and the world at large.

The statement emphasized that Egypt has been exerting tireless efforts and maintaining intensive engagement with all concerned parties over the past few days to prevent the situation from reaching a "point of no return," seeking to halt the escalation and avoid "widespread chaos."

Egypt indicated that it is working in close coordination with regional and international parties to urge all stakeholders toward de-escalation. The goal remains reaching a ceasefire that halts the ongoing conflict and prevents a descent into a state of comprehensive regional instability.