Egypt urges Iran to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia in phone call
Egypt's foreign minister calls for an immediate end to attacks on Saudi Arabia during talks with his Iranian counterpart, stressing the need for diplomacy.
Key Takeaways
AIEgyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Badr Abdel Al-Aty received a phone call on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments and ways to de-escalate tensions.
Nader Zaki, official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Abdel Al-Aty stressed during the call the urgent need to immediately halt all attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that there is no justification for these attacks and they cannot be accepted.
Abdel Al-Aty added that de-escalation and containing regional tensions are essential, given the negative impact on the security and stability of the region and the world.
The Egyptian foreign minister also underscored the importance of prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions, calling for a return to negotiations and dialogue between Iran and the United States as the only way to resolve disputes and spare the region the risks of further escalation and instability.