Egyptian president urges US and Iran to de-escalate tensions
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called on the US and Iran to halt escalation and encouraged dialogue for the benefit of their peoples.
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AIEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called on the United States and Iran to de-escalate tensions.
El-Sisi also urged both sides to work towards improving the lives of their peoples and to give dialogue and understanding a chance between Washington and Tehran, according to Al Arabiya.
His remarks came during a meeting with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, where El-Sisi warned of catastrophic consequences if tensions continue to rise, and called for greater flexibility from both parties.
A source told Reuters that Qatari mediators expect a response from the United States and Iran within 36 hours regarding a new proposal.