Cairo Pushes for Concrete Deal
Egypt's foreign minister urges a specific agreement between Tehran and Washington to stop further escalation.
By Grace Almasi ·
Cairo believes both sides want a deal.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told France 24 that he thinks Iran and the United States are working toward negotiations. He stated that this desire alone is not enough to stop another round of escalation. "That's why we need to have a concrete deal," he said.
The comments came after the US midterm elections. Abdelatty noted that Egypt is still counting on President Donald Trump to move forward with the stalled Gaza peace plan. One year has passed since Trump announced the plan. The first phase has not been fully implemented. Citing aid shortfalls and daily targeted killings of Palestinians, Abdelatty called Hamas's disarmament the main problem. "We have full confidence in the leadership of President Trump to deliver," he asserted.
Egypt has also taken steps to secure its borders. The country's parliament approved defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia. A senior Houthi official warned that this move would put Cairo at war with the Yemeni rebels. Abdelatty said Egypt already has a military presence in Saudi Arabia at the request of Riyadh. He described the force as mainly for defensive objectives. Egypt is currently strengthening that presence.
The United States announced an end to military aid to Israel. This decision raised questions about other regional partners. Michigan senator Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian American, called for an end to all US military aid to the region. Abdelatty responded that a strong Egypt is very important for the interests of the United States. He called his country the main pillar of stability in the region. He expressed confidence that US military aid to Egypt would continue.
The diplomatic effort aims to prevent a new conflict. The specific focus is on a concrete agreement between Tehran and Washington. This would complement the ongoing efforts in Gaza. The military support to Saudi Arabia serves a defensive role. The goal is to maintain regional stability.
Abdelatty's remarks outline Cairo's current strategy. It relies on continued US support. It seeks a definitive deal with Iran. It prepares for potential threats from Yemen. The foreign minister presented these actions as necessary steps to protect national interests and maintain influence in the Middle East.
