Including Iraq… Arab countries stress the urgent need for a settlement between Iran and Israel to prevent the region from sliding into chaos.

  • 18-06-2025, 23:08
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Including Iraq… Arab countries stress the urgent need for a settlement between Iran and Israel to prevent the region from sliding into chaos.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that "phone calls were held between Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty and his counterparts: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, and Bahraini Foreign Minister"

According to the Egyptian statement, "The calls discussed the fast-developing regional situation following the military escalation between Israel and Iran and its impact on regional and international peace and security." The ministers exchanged views on ways to contain the escalation and achieve a ceasefire, aiming to prevent the conflict from spreading further.

The statement added that "there was a strong emphasis on the need for a political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis and efforts to prevent the region from descending into chaos. The importance of resuming negotiations over Iran's nuclear program was also stressed." It concluded by noting that "the ministers agreed to continue joint coordination, closely monitor developments, intensify efforts to halt the escalation, and return to the path of negotiations.

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