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Egypt, U.S., Iran Discuss Regional De-Escalation Efforts

4/6/2026

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On Sunday, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional de-escalation proposals.
The talks follow diplomacy, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Turkey and Pakistan act as intermediaries as discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz proceed, aiming to ease Middle East tensions.

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On Sunday, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional de-escalation proposals.
The talks follow diplomacy, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Turkey and Pakistan act as intermediaries as discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz proceed, aiming to ease Middle East tensions.