Politics
Egypt Demands End to Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Urges US-Iran Talks
October 13, 2026 at 08:32 PM · Updated 2d ago
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Egypt has condemned attacks on Saudi territory as Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty pressed for diplomacy with Iran and the Gulf bloc.
- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday to discuss regional tensions.
- Abdel-Aty also met Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, with both sides condemning recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki said Gulf security is a red line for Egypt and that Saudi security is integral to Egyptian national security.
- Abdel-Aty said attacks on Saudi territory must stop immediately and called for the resumption of US-Iran dialogue.
- Abdel-Aty said Egypt is ready to meet any Saudi request for support, including military backing.
- He added that Egypt is seriously studying the Mecca mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.


