Egypt on Monday called on Iran to restart indirect negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program “as soon as possible.”
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelattay spoke by phone with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, urging talks as the best way to rebuild trust and reduce tension.
He stressed the need to stabilize the ceasefire between Iran and Israel and called for collective efforts to maintain calm and prevent renewed conflict.
Abdelattay reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to regional security through diplomacy and expressed readiness to support political solutions that enhance stability.
The conflict ignited on June 13 when Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people and injuring over 5,300, according to Iranian sources.
The United States also bombed key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, escalating the confrontation sharply.
In response, Tehran launched missile and drone strikes against Israel, causing at least 29 deaths and injuring more than 3,400, according to Israeli reports.
The violence erupted just days before a planned sixth round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington and was halted under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on June 24.
Egypt’s appeal highlights growing concern over the fragile peace and the urgent need for dialogue to prevent further escalation in the volatile region.