Egypt Welcomes Trump's Decision to Cancel Iran Strikes, Urges Dialogue

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to cancel planned military strikes against Iran. During a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Friday, Abdelatty expressed hope that the opportunity would be used to reach a final agreement through dialogue and peaceful means.

Abdelatty stressed that such an approach would contribute to de-escalation and strengthen regional security and stability. The conversation is part of ongoing consultations between Egypt and Qatar regarding regional developments and follows the Qatari prime minister's recent visit to Cairo, highlighting strong bilateral ties and commitment to coordination.

The ministers reviewed the latest updates on the Iran crisis and discussed security concerns for the region, particularly Gulf states. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's rejection of any threats to Gulf countries' security or sovereignty, emphasizing that Gulf security is integral to Egyptian and Arab national security.

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Gulf security is an integral part of Egyptian and Arab national security.