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Egyptian FM urges Iran to de-escalate and respect Gulf security in call with Araghchi
October 19, 2026 at 08:57 AM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call that de-escalation, negotiation, and respect for Gulf security are essential.
- Abdelatty and Araghchi discussed regional developments by phone on Monday, October 19.
- The call came two days after the ministers met in Baghdad on October 17 on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers Council's 52nd session.
- During the Baghdad talks, Abdelatty stressed reaching an agreement that prevents the conflict's expansion, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki.
- Abdelatty called for uninterrupted international navigation through sea lanes, citing disruptions to energy and fertilizer supplies.