Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington aimed at easing regional tensions and restoring stability.
The phone call came as indirect talks between Iran and the United States continue with mediation efforts led by regional and international actors.
According to the Egyptian presidency, Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s support for diplomatic solutions and stressed the importance of reaching a final agreement to prevent further escalation in the region.
Sisi also referred to Egypt’s recent diplomatic contacts, including discussions with US President Donald Trump and several Arab leaders.
The Egyptian president reiterated Cairo’s rejection of threats to Gulf sovereignty and warned against actions that could trigger a broader regional confrontation.
Pezeshkian praised Egyptian and regional mediation efforts, describing diplomacy as the only path capable of bridging deep political divisions.
The Iranian president said Tehran remained committed to strengthening relations with Arab countries, particularly members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Separately, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported that Pezeshkian also spoke with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
During the call, the two leaders exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings and discussed mediation efforts linked to negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Pezeshkian said Iran had fulfilled its diplomatic commitments and called on the other side to show practical adherence to international obligations.
He also thanked Qatar for supporting efforts to secure what he described as a comprehensive and fair agreement aimed at restoring regional calm.
Sheikh Tamim reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to mediation and expressed hope that negotiations would help reduce tensions across the region.
Regional tensions have risen sharply since US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran in February, prompting retaliatory attacks and instability in Gulf waters.
A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation took effect on April 8 and was later extended indefinitely by Trump.
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran to end the conflict had largely been negotiated and was awaiting final approval.