Iran, Egypt discuss nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts

TEHRAN – A high-level conversation took place Monday between Iranian and Egyptian diplomats, focusing on the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington as well as the situation in Gaza. 

Iran proposes strategic tourism roadmap at D-8 meeting in Cairo

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, called for a transformative approach to tourism as a driver of sustainable peace and Islamic civilizational renewal during the 5th D-8 Senior Officials Meeting on Tourism, held Tuesday in Cairo.

Minister says cultural diplomacy holds key to stronger ties between Iran and Egypt

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has described cultural diplomacy as the cornerstone of strengthening relations between Iran and Egypt.

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year truce

A Hamas delegation led by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya agreed on Saturday in Cairo to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year truce, according to an Egyptian security source.

Hamas delegation heads to Egypt to discuss Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Tuesday that a delegation from the Palestinian group had departed for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" for achieving a ceasefire with Israel.

Iran FM talks with regional countries on Oman negotiations with U.S.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of phone calls with top diplomats from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.

We stand against forcible transfer from Gaza: Macron

France “condemns the continued Israeli attacks on Gaza and violations of the ceasefire” and calls for resumption of ceasefire negotiations without delay, Macron said on Monday.

Iran is world’s oldest country based on organized government

TEHRAN - In a newly revisited global ranking published by the World Population Review, Iran has been officially recognized as the oldest country in the world in terms of its earliest known organized government and sovereign identity, dating back to 3200 BC.

Pezeshkian talks to Egyptian president, calls for greater unity against oppression

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated him and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and called for effective position against oppression though more unity.

Iran and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza and the wider region

TEHRAN - During a phone conversation on Sunday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and discussed regional developments, particularly the Israeli war on Gaza.

By Dr Ramzy Baroud

The monkey’s tail: How Netanyahu’s ambitions expose Israel’s vulnerabilities

There’s a timeless Chinese proverb which warns: “The higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, seems to heed neither the lessons of history nor the wisdom of such folk sayings.

Egypt, Palestine discuss Gaza reconstruction plan 

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday met with his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa in Cairo to discuss an early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza, which will be presented at the upcoming emergency Arab summit scheduled for Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported.

Arab ‘mini’ summit ends without issuing official statement

Persian Gulf Arab countries, Egypt and Jordan held a “mini” unofficial summit in Saudi Arabia on Friday amid Arab efforts to present a counterplan to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, which also aims to rebuild Gaza and reject the displacement of its people from it.

Trump says won’t impose Gaza takeover plan but ‘recommend it’

The US president has said in a radio interview with Fox News that he was “a little bit surprised” that Jordan and Egypt have voiced opposition to his plan to “take over” Gaza and displace Palestinians

Tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is 1st to be discovered in 100 years

The tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who was married to Queen Hatshepsut and ruled Egypt about 3,500 years ago, has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings.

Ben-Gvir accuses Egypt of involvement in Al-Aqsa Storm 

Far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel deserves “explanations” from Egypt’s government about how Hamas has received weapons.

Egypt stands firm against Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the US can take it over.

Egypt wants to hold Islamic summit ‘to broaden opposition to Trump’s Gaza proposals’

Egypt is spearheading a diplomatic drive to convene an Islamic summit to broaden opposition to US President Donald Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip, sources briefed on this effort have told The National.

By Xavier Villar

Trump's ethnic cleansing proposal and the fight for Palestinian identity

MADRID - The President of the United States, Donald Trump, revealed that he had discussed a potential plan with King Abdullah of Jordan to relocate more than one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to other countries in the region. According to Trump, he plans to address this matter on Sunday with Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egyptians protest Trump's plan to displace Palestinians

People in Egypt attended a protest against the plan floated by the US president to move Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, according to the Egyptian media, according to Al Jazeera. 

Egypt, Jordan firmly reject any attempt to move Palestinians out of their land

Egypt and Jordan firmly on Sunday rejected any attempt to move Palestinians out of their land, whether temporarily or in the long term.

Ties with Egypt will strengthen Iran’s regional strategy, says former MP

TEHRAN – In an interview with ISNA, Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, the former spokesperson of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, underscored the significance of Iran's diplomatic engagement with Egypt. 

New chapter in Tehran-Cairo relations, Iran tourism minister underlines

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced a new chapter of progress in cultural relations between Tehran and Cairo following a meeting between the presidents of Iran and Egypt.

Resistance groups are autonomous, Araghchi tells Egyptian media

TEHRAN – In an interview with Egypt's Alghad TV, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed misconceptions surrounding Iran's influence in the region, emphasizing that Resistance groups operate independently and are not under Iranian command.