Iranian diplomat visits Egypt amid Middle East tensions
Iranʼs Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials. The visit‚ part of a regional tour‚ comes as tensions rise between Iran and Israel following recent missile attacks
In a notable diplomatic move Abbas Araqchi‚ Irans Foreign Minister landed in Cairo on 16/10/2024 (late evening) This marks the first such visit in years‚ as part of a broader Middle Eastern tour amid growing regional tensions.
The visit comes at a time of heightened anxiety in the region‚ with expectations of an Israeli response to Irans missile attack roughly two weeks ago. This follows an escalating conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Esmaeil Baghaei‚ Irans foreign ministry spokesperson‚ announced on social media: “important talks with Egypts high ranking officials that will be held tomorrow [Thursday]“ Araqchis tour has included stops in Saudi Arabia Qatar‚ Iraq and Lebanon.
Egypt-Iran relations‚ historically strained have seen increased high-level diplomatic contacts since the Gaza crisis erupted about a year ago. Egypt has been trying to play a mediating role in the region. In a reciprocal move‚ Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty traveled to Tehran around three months ago for the countrys presidential inauguration.
The ongoing diplomatic efforts highlight the complex web of relationships in the Middle East as nations navigate tensions and seek to prevent further escalation
