Egypt has expressed deep concern over the mounting escalation in the Middle East, following coordinated US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday, 22 June. In an official statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the continued military escalation poses “grave consequences for regional and international security,” and reiterated Cairo’s rejection of any violation of the U.N. Charter or infringement on state sovereignty. The statement called for restraint from all parties involved, urging a return to political dialogue as the only viable path to resolving the crisis. Egypt also emphasized the need to avoid further bloodshed and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting diplomatic solutions. The statement came hours after the United States launched a large-scale bombing campaign on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, strikes described by U.S. President Donald Trump as “successful” and “obliterating.” Israel confirmed that the strikes were conducted in “full coordination” with Washington. While Iranian officials acknowledged the attack, they denied suffering any critical damage. Tehran has since called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to condemn the US airstrikes. In parallel with Egypt’s official…
Egypt Warns of Escalation After U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Urges Political Resolution
June 22, 2025
