US-Iran peace deal appears within reach as Tehran urges caution
The United States and Iran appeared on Saturday to be closer than ever to ending months of conflict, with Pakistani and Iranian officials signalling a potential breakthrough, even as new intelligence disclosures and continued violence in Lebanon underscored the fragility
Al-Sisi, Tshisekedi discuss water cooperation, Nile Basin coordination and eastern DRC crisis
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and water resources, as well as developments in eastern DRC and cooperation among Nile Basin countries, according to a
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
Trump vows response after Iranian downing of US helicopter amid ongoing talks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington would respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, even as he maintained that negotiations with Tehran were entering their final phase and could
Al-Sisi, Afwerki discuss Red Sea security, Sudan crisis, and Horn of Africa developments
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki discussed bilateral relations, developments in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, and Red Sea security during talks held in Cairo on Tuesday. According to a statement from the
Egypt urges swift US-Iran agreement to avert wider regional escalation
Egypt has called for the swift conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that continued tensions in the Middle East risk exacerbating the region’s security, economic, and geopolitical challenges amid growing fears of a broader conflict.
Egyptian, Qatari foreign ministers review proposed US-Iran agreement and Gaza ceasefire terms
Egypt and Qatar are working to bridge views in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, as the two nations’ foreign ministers met on Sunday to discuss proposed elements of the agreement aimed at ending regional conflict. Egyptian Minister
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential
Former Romanian PM Cioloș wraps up Egypt visit, showcases Francophonie cooperation
Dacian Cioloș, former Prime Minister of Romania, ex-European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, and current candidate for Secretary-General of La Francophonie, has concluded a five-day official visit to Egypt, underscoring the country’s expanding role in education, peacebuilding, cultural diplomacy,
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