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Coercion and Negotiations in 2026: The Iceberg Beneath the Nuclear Talks

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 10:30 GMT

An analysis of coercion, nuclear talks and geopolitical pressure shaping relations among major powers and their rivals.

UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran indefinitely

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 08:32 GMT

The UAE Ministry of Defense said the first missile fell outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second fell within them.

Egypt, Kuwait FMs stress state sovereignty, regional de-escalation

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 04:08 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed bilateral relations and regional developments with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in a Monday phone call.

Qatar rejects claims of detaining Iranian pilots after airspace breach

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 08:37 GMT

Iran International earlier on Saturday cited an Iranian Armed Forces official as claiming that three pilots survived after their Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jets went down during “March attacks” and were captured by Qatari forces.

US seeks to announce Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz this week: Axios

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 09:03 GMT

Under the proposed 60-day arrangement, inbound shipping would pass through Iranian waters, while outbound traffic would transit Omani waters in coordination with Iran, according to the report.

Egypt, Bahrain FMs discuss maritime safety

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 06:07 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held a Monday phone call with Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.

Egypt, Saudi FMs discuss means of regional de-escalation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 05:17 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held a Monday phone call with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss regional developments.

Egypt’s Sisi, Bahrain's King Hamad discuss bilateral ties, regional security

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 03:50 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi praised the care provided to the Egyptian community in Bahrain during a Monday phone call with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Egypt, Kuwait FMs discuss updates in Middle East

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 03:00 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and de-escalation efforts with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in a Sunday phone call.

Egypt, Iraq FMs discuss regional developments, enhancing ties

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 02:53 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed bilateral relations and regional developments with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in a Sunday phone call.

Egyptian, Qatari FMs discuss regional developments

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 02:48 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and de-escalation efforts with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in a Sunday phone call.

Egypt FM, US Middle East envoy discuss regional developments

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 02:45 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and de-escalation efforts with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff in a Sunday phone call.

US embassies urge citizens to consider leaving amid 'potential for unforeseen escalation'

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - 03:05 GMT

The US State Department has renewed its security alerts to all American citizens, urging those in the Middle East region to exercise caution.

Hormuz on edge as Trump threatens Iran with stronger strikes

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - 06:40 GMT

Trump threatened stronger strikes on Iran as tensions resurfaced around the Strait of Hormuz.

Egypt condemns attacks on Kuwait, reaffirms regional security ties

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 12:22 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a Tuesday phone call with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, reiterating Egypt's strong condemnation of recent attacks targeting Kuwait.

Egypt condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms solidarity

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 04:00 GMT

Egypt strongly condemned on Monday Iranian drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions violate the Kingdom's security and threaten broader regional stability.

Egypt’s FM holds calls with Omani, Iranian counterparts to disscus regional de-escalation

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 - 10:28 GMT

The Egyptian foreign minister further emphasised the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, describing it as a cornerstone of regional security and stability.

Strait of Hormuz remains closed, CENTCOM does not control It, says Iranian military source

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 12:22 GMT

An Iranian military source denied statements by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the strategic waterway remains closed and calling American claims "baseless."

Kuwait says air defenses repel hostile drone attacks

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 12:15 GMT

The Kuwaiti military announced that its air defenses were repelling hostile drone attacks following Iranian aggression.

Egypt deplores Iranian attack on Kuwaiti power, water desalination plant

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 - 01:04 GMT

Egypt also renewed its categorical rejection of attacks on civilian facilities and vital infrastructure, stressing that such actions pose a direct threat to civilian security and regional stability.

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