Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a
Al-Sisi, UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed welcome Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the recent agreement to halt the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of continued Arab coordination to
Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran tensions spread across Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying a nuclear agreement, raising the prospect of further American military action even as the White House insisted that diplomatic efforts remained on track. In a
Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran deadlock persists over $24bn
Egypt strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, describing it as a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign
Egypt condemns attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, warns against escalating threats to Gulf security
Egypt has condemned attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, reaffirming its full solidarity with both countries and rejecting any actions that violate the sovereignty of Gulf states or threaten regional security and stability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry
Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats after attacks on civilian facilities
Kuwait escalated its diplomatic response to Iran on Wednesday, expelling two Iranian diplomats and summoning the acting head of the Iranian embassy after attacks that Kuwait and Bahrain said targeted civilian and critical facilities. The incidents have drawn widespread Arab
Oil prices surpass $94 amid stalled US-Iran peace talks and Hormuz closure
Oil prices have rebounded from a six-week low, with Brent crude surpassing $94 a barrel, amid persistent uncertainty over a temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a blockade
Egypt condemns Israeli incursion into Southern Lebanon as regional tensions escalate
Egypt on Sunday strongly condemned Israel’s expansion of ground operations in southern Lebanon, describing the Israeli army’s crossing of the Litani River and advance into areas north of the river as a “complete violation of Lebanese sovereignty” and an attempt
Opinion | House of The Arabs: From Foundation to Future
Henry Kissinger is famously said to have asked: “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?” This sardonic remark has since become shorthand for a structural dilemma in international politics: how collective entities are translated into coherent
Egypt intensifies diplomacy to ease US-Iran tensions amid mounting regional uncertainty
Egypt has stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, engaging in a series of high-level regional consultations as negotiations between Washington and Tehran enter a critical stage marked by deep mistrust and competing