Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have called for the resumption of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran to de-escalate regional tensions. The ministers met during the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, where they discussed strategies to contain conflict across the Middle East. Abdelatty stated that Egypt opposes any threats to Gulf states or the misuse of maritime routes as political leverage.
Beyond the Iran-US dynamic, the officials addressed multiple regional crises, including conflicts in Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Syria. Abdelatty emphasized the necessity of preserving territorial integrity in these nations while advocating for political settlements. He also held discussions with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed regarding international reforms, specifically calling for increased African representation within the UN Security Council.