Cairo: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty has engaged in a series of intensive phone calls with several Arab and European foreign ministers to discuss the alarming military escalation in the region, particularly the situation in Iran. He spoke with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Turkey, France, Germany, Austria, and Spain, as well as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions focused on the escalating tensions in Iran and strategies to support efforts to de-escalate and contain the rising tensions in the region. These efforts are part of Egypt's ongoing monitoring of the military escalation and its serious impact on regional stability and international peace. The talks emphasized the importance of diplomatic and political solutions to avoid further conflicts, stressing that military options would only cause devastating consequences for the people and nations involved.

The consultations also highlighted the need for increased regional and international coordination to maintain stability, protect international shipping security, and safeguard the interests of all nations. Egypt reaffirmed its condemnation of attacks on the sovereignty and security of several Arab states and expressed full support for them.

The calls reiterated that there is no military solution to regional crises and that dialogue and negotiations remain the only viable path for addressing current tensions. Egypt continues to engage with all relevant parties to support efforts for de-escalation and prevent further deterioration of the situation, ensuring regional and international peace and security.