Middle EastUpdated November 3

Sisi urges US-Iran talks; Egypt backs Gulf security

At a November 3 press conference in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on the United States and Iran to show flexibility and make room for dialogue toward a political settlement addressing their concerns, Asharq News reported. He warned that the alternative could have severe consequences for the region and said Egypt would continue working with regional and international partners for de-escalation and a peaceful settlement. Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of any threat to Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states and expressed solidarity with them. Saudi Arabia has separately stated its support for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomatic solutions. In an October 26 statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Foreign Ministry also backed Qatari and Pakistani mediation and stressed negotiations to prevent renewed military escalation and reach an agreement.

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Coverage started November 3